Emptiness Allows for Space to Grow by Gabbie G.
By choosing to share her personal experiences with us regarding her struggles with acknowledging and seeking treatment for her mental illness, Gabbie sheds light on several positive mental health and self care practices. Read on to find a personal account on why acknowledgement is only ever the first step in getting better. My name is Gabbie and I am empty. Empty? What does empty even mean? I am filled with thoughts and organs; my body takes action and yet, somehow I am feeling...empty? I mean, sure I struggle to be content from time to time, but I’m 21 and that’s how life is supposed to be right? I’ll admit it, sometimes the slightest annoyance will cause me to have severe angry outbursts! But I’m Italian and Mexican! I was just born with a fiery personality, right? And yes I like to drink alcohol in excessive amounts until I blackout but that is solely because I’m young and still learning my limits! That all has to be true, right? Nope. Not at all the cas...