Meet new SA Blogger: Helène Janse van Rensburg
The D-word (no, not Divorce or Diet – the other one) I’m a female, 37 years old, a daughter, a big sister, a University graduate, a wife, and a mother. […]
Category Archives: Submissions
#FeatureFriday: Meet blogger ‘Without Grace’
Every once in a while I throw the line out to fish for more bloggers. Not only because I’m sure our readers get bored of our voices but I like […]
I used to be- Yvette Hess
The post below is a reblog of sorts. One of the founding members of Our Lived Experience, Yvette had stopped writing a while back. In fact, she’s been floating in […]
How To Support Your Family Member/Friend/Partner With Depression – W.B
How to support your family member/friend/partner with depression: Don’t ask them why they are depressed. Do not say “if you change your mindset …” Do not give advice. I promise, […]
[Submission:] Whispers from Shadow
Working in a health facility I so often witness how badly the people working there treat or rather approach people who have mental disorders. “Ignore that man. He’s a ‘psy’ patient. […]
Bipolar Self-Screening: 7 Signs of Mania and Depression
7 signs you’d wish you could’ve looked out for …
[Submission]: Welcome, Shadow!
Shadow inboxed me on my Facebook page asking about support structures for someone who has bipolar disorder. I convinced them to write about their struggles. We really hope we’ll hear more […]
[Submission]: The Bipolar University by Wilton Schereka
The Bipolar University- Wilton Schereka I am hesitant as I begin to write this. I have already been marked by the university as a trouble maker, provoking for change on […]
The Man Behind All The Mischief
First of all, I want to extend my gratitude to Our Lived Experience for providing me with the opportunity to become a part of their awesome team of bloggers. They […]
Submission: Wilton Schereka
I wanted this image to be one of power and not pathos. Two years ago I was burning myself to shit, bound to the lonely confines of bipolar disorder. I […]
