Being honest
Posted: July 27th, 2013, 11:46 am
Hey!
So, in the spirit of internalized stigma about mental illness, I registered as a man, when in fact I am a woman. I don't recall if I said I was straight or gay. For the record, I'm straight with bi tendencies. I've recently turned 50. What does that mean? Hot flashes, bursts of rage, a relationship with a changing body that reminds me of turning 12. That's not why I write, however. I've been a listener for 2-3 years. I love the honesty and discomfort of Paul's podcasts. When I was going through the worst of my depression over 10 years ago, i felt so much loneliness because no one was talking about life and suffering in a way that sounded authentic to me. Bless everyone at mentalpod, and especially Paul!, for that honesty! It will save us and save our society. Party on Nerds!
So, in the spirit of internalized stigma about mental illness, I registered as a man, when in fact I am a woman. I don't recall if I said I was straight or gay. For the record, I'm straight with bi tendencies. I've recently turned 50. What does that mean? Hot flashes, bursts of rage, a relationship with a changing body that reminds me of turning 12. That's not why I write, however. I've been a listener for 2-3 years. I love the honesty and discomfort of Paul's podcasts. When I was going through the worst of my depression over 10 years ago, i felt so much loneliness because no one was talking about life and suffering in a way that sounded authentic to me. Bless everyone at mentalpod, and especially Paul!, for that honesty! It will save us and save our society. Party on Nerds!
