PTSD | Beth's Not-So-Secret Diary

I’m Back…?

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Bethany Purves

I haven’t written in a long time. Apparently a worldwide pandemic can really drag me down. Who would’ve guessed it.

I’ve realised in my time away that I miss writing, but I think I want to change it up. I have a lot of opinions about this world. So I think I’ll be writing in a diary format. Makes sense with the name of this anyway. I also won’t be sharing this on my personal social media platforms, so if you happen to find this then congratulations – you’ve stumbled onto the ramblings on a mentally unstable 22-year-old woman who has a LOT of opinions about this society we’re forced to live in.

Give me a follow in you’re interested in reading my opinions on mental health, politics, disability, and anything else that peaks my interest. Would love for you to join!

To The 2017 Me

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Bethany Purves

To the 2017 me,

You’re Not a Victim – You’re a Survivor

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Bethany Purves

*trigger warning – sexual assault*

It’s Sexual Assault Awareness month, and this is this is the first time that I’ve felt comfortable enough to talk about my story online during it. So here it is.

Look After Yourself to Save Others

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Bethany Purves

I think saying that a lot of s**t has gone down since the last time that I posted would be the understatement of the century. It’s been a weird weird few weeks. So I kinda just wanted to jump on here to send my love to everyone. I hope you and your loved ones are all safe.

JLS Saved My Life.

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Bethany Purves

Okay. Hear me out. I know this is weird. I get what you’re thinking. But the title is true, we don’t believe in clickbait here. JLS honestly did save my life. More than once. I’ll give you some backstory.

Personal Update – One Month Clean!

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Bethany Purves

*Trigger warning – self harm, suicidal thoughts*

It’s been a long month. A long, long, long month. I haven’t really given an update in the last few weeks; I briefly posted about the self harm and then the awful death of Caroline Flack, but nothing else.

So hi. Here’s a little update I guess?

I’m officially one month clean from self harm!

This is mental illness.

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Bethany Purves

This is mental illness.

My Story

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Bethany Purves

I was really debating with myself if I should write this post or not. I know that the things I could include will be really dark, and I didn’t want it to come off as just seeking sympathy. But I started this blog with the intention of being honest about my story – dark or not. So this will be my first official post – My Story.

I have a blog!

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Bethany Purves

Woooo new blog!!

Hi! I’m Beth, and I don’t really know what else to say?