Content Warning: This post is about the anniversary of my suicide attempt. I have not described any details of the actual attempt, but I wanted to give a warning as to what this post's topic is. Five years ago I tried to take my own life. August 27th will always be a difficult day for me. It's…
Tag: depression
Who Am I?
My name is Emily W. Locke and I am a 25-year-old woman born and raised in Portland, OR. I am a writer, blogger, and mental health advocate. I have battled mental illnesses from a young age, and as a result am very passionate about raising awareness for eating disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, and depression, as well…