Mindovermattercontest Stories

Hello, this is a story for the #MindOverMatterContest. I wanted to focus this story on the voices inside of us, the good and the bad, and how sometimes it can be difficult to balance it out in a positive way

I was terrified to dive headfirst. I was different to most of the people here, but I had to do it, or else I would fail and drown. All I needed to remind myself was to always swim up and breathe. *I do not own the original illustration that I used for the cover. All credits go to the owner.

A quick story about how I overcame my negative inner monologue.

(Placed in the Top 10 of the #MindOverMatterContest) A collection of works I have written based on issues I have faced and how I got over them. I like to think of this as an advice/inspirational message sort of thing. If any of you have anything you need advice on, feel free to comment or private message me. I'll answer to the best of my abilities. #MindOverMatterContest Entry: It's not uncommon for people to struggle with the desire to be perfect. This was how I got past the whisperers of my own mind, and finally succeeded in finding my own definition of the word so often used to describe something unattainable: perfection.

#MindOverMatterContest This is my submission for the #MindOverMatterContest . This is my story...this is how I lost myself to a monster...this is how I found myself. ***"There is help out there, I dealt with my own sadness, trapped inside a dangerous mind. I made it out alive but it is taking hold of me again..."

This is my story

#MindOverMatter entry :) "i didn't eat." "why? because i didn't want to." - Some of us have louder voices than others, not the kind you speak with- the kind you think with.

I have been living with Tourette Syndrome since the age of eight. At the age of ten, I was physically abused for winking at the wrong person. Since the other person was also only ten, he was ignorant to the fact that I cannot control some of the motions that I do. It took me a long time to start defending myself and is still very difficult to do because of this moment. This story that I'm entering for the contest is an extremely shortened version of what I have actually written for myself. I will always look back on this moment and remember, that I did nothing wrong and that there is nothing wrong with me.

Anything I have applied my works into

Everyone wants to escape something Their body Their head Their family Society This world Theirs fears Life

Behind the bars of my own thoughts

Would you let your insecurity, your jealously, your selfishness, stop you from doing what you know is right?

Escaping from the arms of my abuser to the arms of depression

Everyday is a struggle

The vague story of how I escaped the pain.

For years I hated myself because of bullies and having people who I loved belittle me and put me down. This is my story on how I finally found my self worth and self confidence. This is the story of me finally learning to love myself with all my flaws and imperfections. Because let's face it nobody in this world is made perfect. We all are imperfect human beings. I hope this helps people who are struggling on learning how to love themselves. You deserve self acceptance and self love. Shoutout to Sarah Zhang for the book cover! :)

This is my entry for the Mind Over Matter writing contest. It's about feeling like you have to change yourself because of the near impossible standards of society.

Cassidy Raven is a young girl who is struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts, and self harm urges.