Grace Genet-Allen
Bio
Just trying to figure out what I want in life one day at a time. I read quite a bit and share my thoughts here, along with the occasional poem or life post.
Stories (17/0)
How I Am Battling Crippling Anxiety
Hello, I have anxiety. I have been diagnosed with a pretty bad generalized anxiety disorder case, and I have been this way for as long as I can remember. I don't know what it feels like to live without anxiety, and because of this I have struggled with the things that others find normal, things like driving, making friends, and going outside by myself.
By Grace Genet-Allen2 years ago in Psyche
Workin' 9-5, What A Way to Make A Livin'
Who doesn't love working eight hours most of the days of the week? I sure do! Sometimes that is. Work has become such a big part of our culture that we write songs about our nine to five gigs. I love my job now, don't get me wrong. I love the people I work with, the management, and the amazing pay that I have been able to have the privilege to get at my new job. What I don't understand is how I was treated previously, at my job before this one.
By Grace Genet-Allen2 years ago in Motivation
The Mental Health Fad
Mental health has become a trend. We often see "aesthetically-pleasing" videos that tell us this is the new epitome of health. Being the so-called it girl, the one that has videos of work-outs, coffee, and avocado toast. The best version of yourself, relying on social media for income. I'm just not so sure this is really the end-all of mental health.
By Grace Genet-Allen2 years ago in Motivation