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Hannah Merchant

You Don't Need to Fear Your Intrusive Thoughts

I’ve had intrusive thoughts for as long as I can remember. Weird ones, violent ones, even dare I say — sexual ones. When I became ill…

Sep 3, 2021

You Don't Need to Fear Your Intrusive Thoughts

Sep 3, 2021

Should We Boycott Canada Day?

Many of us are still mourning the horrific news of the 215 children's remains that were found in Kamloops that was discovered only a few…

Jun 17, 2021

Should We Boycott Canada Day?

Jun 17, 2021

The Wisdom of Trauma Reflection

This morning, I happened upon a documentary currently circulating titled “The Wisdom of Trauma” featuring Gabor Mate. If you have done any…

Jun 15, 2021

The Wisdom of Trauma Reflection

Jun 15, 2021

Coming out of the Mental Illness Closet

I had a conversation recently with my brother. We were outside having soup and salad in the sunshine. Mental illness has been very…

May 26, 2021

Coming out of the Mental Illness Closet

May 26, 2021

How to Write When You’ve Got Nothing

Strategies for Pulling Yourself out of a Writing Rut

May 24, 2021

How to Write When You’ve Got Nothing

May 24, 2021

Shopping for a Plus Sized Body in a Slim Fit World

I’ve spent the past two days at the local mall. The first day I went with a friend, intending on window shopping and the second day I went…

May 19, 2021

Shopping for a Plus Sized Body in a Slim Fit World

May 19, 2021

CBD for Mental Health: A Year-Long Personal Experiment

Exploring personal use of cannabidiol to soothe the aches of mental illness.

May 12, 2021

CBD for Mental Health: A Year-Long Personal Experiment

May 12, 2021

Self Care for When You Couldn’t Care Less

Taking care of yourself when everything in you is done.

May 10, 2021

Self Care for When You Couldn’t Care Less

May 10, 2021

Why Forgiving your Mom is the First Step to your own Healing

Now, don’t get me wrong not everyone's story is the same. Some of us have heartbreaking childhood stories. For some of us, forgiveness…

May 9, 2021

Why Forgiving your Mom is the First Step to your own Healing

May 9, 2021

5 Tips for Moving Across Canada (or any country)

Moving, in general, can be a major pain in the ass. From downsizing to packing to transporting your belongings; the process of moving can…

May 5, 2021

5 Tips for Moving Across Canada (or any country)

May 5, 2021

Hannah Merchant

Hannah Merchant

“A little bit of stillness and whole lot of punk rock.” Hi, my name is Hannah and I have a Mental Health condition. Now, show me where the shitty coffee is.

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