Victoria K
Bio
24 yr old woman. Writer of mental health experiences/feminism/poetry. Lover of coffee. Hater of single use plastic.
Stories (10/0)
I’m Still Embarrassed by My Mental Illness
I went to the local shop today to put on my gas & electric. As I was paying, I reached tentatively towards a display box of Malteaser Reindeer and subsequently knocked the whole display into the floor. Chocolate deer splayed out across the tiled floor like a delicious festive massacre. I could immediately feel the tears welling up in my eyes.
By Victoria K5 years ago in Psyche
Why Feminism Is Still Important to Me in 2018
Allow me to paint you a picture—you walk down endless aisles of children's toys, shelves laden with white Barbie dolls, fake pastel makeup, and toy kitchens, tell me—what might your young daughter consider about herself? What would a WOC and her child consider about themselves? I imagine the interpretations would be entirely different, and it's that perception of difference between us which is why I need modern feminism.
By Victoria K6 years ago in Viva
5 Emotions My Anxiety Can Look Like
During my 11 years of trying to navigate and understand my own mental health, I have become frustrated when my anxiety doesn’t always translate directly as nerves. We all know that emotions are never black & white, so here are a few examples of what my anxiety can appear as.
By Victoria K6 years ago in Psyche
5 Tips to Help Support Your Friends with Depression
I am certainly no stranger to the black dog appearing in my life. I've also watched my loved ones suffer in silence because, often, people don't know how to reach out and help them in a constructive way. Here's five simple methods to support your loved ones through hard times.
By Victoria K6 years ago in Psyche
The S Word
Mention 'The S Word' to someone, and 9 times out of 10, they'll deflect, maybe stifle a nervous laugh, and move onto another subject. It's not a comfortable topic for anyone, especially if you're the initiator. But we often ignore the fact that talking about things usually makes them less scary. I wish people were more willing to make things less scary for each other.
By Victoria K6 years ago in Psyche
My Mental Health Won’t Make Me Interesting
I can only speak one language. I don't know how to fold a fitted sheet, and I hate parties. You could suppose that these things alone could & would potentially be a part of one's personal traits that make them seem cool and interesting, and I would suppose that that's right. However, I can't do these things. There's actually quite a lot of things that I can't do, or struggle to do, and in that ineptitude, I have often found myself using my illnesses as a crutch to deem me as the manic pixie dream girl trope.
By Victoria K6 years ago in Psyche