To Overcome, is to finally come face to face with the struggles, barriers, and fears. These are the most powerful warriors to live in my eternal mind. When you take a step into a mental health town within my head, you’ll walk a bridge of happiness and stroll down memory lane with success recaps on all the TV screens then walk through the achievement gallery. But once you get to the back of my mind where the subconscious rests to protect the compartmentalization cabin that holds my demon’s captive, you’ll get scared to enter the nightmare realm. The darkest and deepest part of my mind is where monsters lurk and tremble. Locked away to never see the light again. Childhood memories poisoned with yelling and violence, Sibling rivalry that tore the family apart and friends that turned into ghosts. I broke the hidden mirror to find out that I am a VOICE for the silence, to be honest about the trauma I’ve been through and how my story can empower others. The battle for peace was strong and long, but once I found outlets to express myself, I knew I could build my own place of happiness and realized I didn’t need to fight a battle that I was forcing myself to see. Creating ART was the space for me! Photography, Writing stories or poems, Storytelling, Doodling, Clay & Oil pastels. The world of color lightened my mood every single time. I started to wear colorful clothing especially on my sad days and would strive to tell others to express themselves too. Energy is contagious, Share your light with care.
Mental Health is REAL. It comes in many forms, and we all wish for a clear and peaceful time. How do we support ourselves when dealing with trauma, situations, or brain blocks? Simply tap into the good times and that’s the best way to start. Think about your happiness and what brings you joy! Who was there with you? What did you eat? What were you wearing? Balance is a key as well. There are important moments & parts in your life you can focus on for improvement like Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Environmental and Financial departments to reflect on. Once you pour that love back into yourself for the better, you’ll grow into the rose you are meant to be. Take it from me, a living Queen. Crowned in my own essences of honey & sweet as can be. I choose to heal and be me.
Let's create an impact, one story at a time. -Natalie “Rare” Chattargoon