Kayla
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The Stigma of Addiction
It was a hot summer in a small town on the Cape when, as I was holding my mother’s hand, I saw a homeless woman straight ahead who looked ill and was asking for money. To this day, I cannot remember much of my childhood, yet I still can picture that woman’s face. I asked… Continue reading
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The In-Between
Living with depression Feels like a rollercoaster The ups and downs At every turn I never know What the in-between feels like I imagine it is similar to childhood When my mom showed me any sign of affection My first real dopamine addiction The in-between is like the Forbidden Forest: if you are found there… Continue reading
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Flower Bud
Standing there Behind the tall and bountiful flower bushes I gaze at you across the way Eager to learn what makes you tick With my book and studies in hand I race to you eagerly I can see every inch of your face Skin soft, beard stubble Eyes brown, seductive Our gaze meets And it… Continue reading
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Invalidation
I can choose not to spend time with people who continue to invalidate my experiences and feelings. I will choose to surround myself with people who support my healing and growth, who push me to be a better person, and who leave me feeling better about myself — not worse. Continue reading
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5 Ways To Ease Depression Symptoms Right Now
Written by: Kayla Mason, freelance writer, kaylamason.blog It’s no secret that during the emergence of the Covid-19 virus, anxiety and depression rates have skyrocketed. Rates of anxiety and depression among U.S. adults were about 4 times higher between April 2020 and August 2021 than they were in 2019 (Deangelis). In 2020 and 2021, I talked… Continue reading
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i’ve always been someone who hangs onto perishable people, far past our expiration date.
The little girl that still lives inside of me, who is a part of me, is always in the background of my mind, reminding me that people cannot be trusted, and people will eventually leave. This little girl is restless and relentless, she paces through my mind, tripping over every legitimate thought that flows on… Continue reading
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About Me
Kayla is attending Southern New Hampshire University and will graduate in 2024 with her Master’s in Communication, with a concentration in new media and marketing.
Kayla has also taken on a copywriter role at Families for Depression Awareness, located in Massachusetts. The non-profit focuses on spreading mental health awareness to families of those who struggle with mental illnesses, such as depression and bipolar disorder.
This blog was prepared by Kayla Mason in her personal capacity. The opinions expressed in these articles are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the view of any organizations Kayla associates with.