Kelly Douglas
Kelly Douglas is a Senior Editor for Unwritten. She is also an aspiring writer and an avid mental health and disability advocate who is passionate about using her experiences to help others. Her work has been featured on POPSUGAR, ScreenRant, Her Campus, HelloGiggles, The Mighty, Project Wednesday, HerStory, Finding Bohemia, Thought Catalog, YourTango, MSN and Yahoo!, as well as in the "Written By" anthology. When she is not writing, Kelly enjoys blasting pop music and petting all the cats.
The Real Reason You Should Be Brave Enough To Face Your Fears
It was 2:00 in the morning, two weeks before my college graduation. I was sitting on a bench outside my apartment, my head in...
What It’s Like To Go Out When You’re Struggling With Depression
You had been eager to go out, to see your family and friends, but now, you feel numb, completely unfeeling.
The numbness you feel...
How I Knew It Was Officially Time For Me To Call A Therapist
Two years ago, I threw my graduation cap in the air, rushed back to my apartment, loaded up all of my remaining kitchen accoutrements,...
The Scary Moment When You Realize How Dependent You Are On Technology
When I was in college, one of my psychology classes required a “tech fast,” which entailed giving up all digitally-powered devices for at least...
Why I Don’t Believe In Searching For My ‘Other Half’
I’m not searching for my ‘other half.’
I’m not searching for the man who will complete me, fulfilling all my deepest desires and making...
It Took 478 Days Without You To Heal From Losing You
478 days since I woke up without you. 478 days that left me feeling empty and incomplete as I longed to hear the music...
Even In My Darkest Moments, I Still Believe That Life Will Get Better
The world feels pitch-black, heavy in its seemingly constant fog. I claw at stability, grasping above the rising waves in complete darkness. But somewhere...
How I Finally Stopped Lying To Myself And Started Loving Myself
I used to be a habitual liar.
Every day, without fail, I’d wake up and immediately start criticizing myself as my anxiety kicked into overdrive.
You're...
To The Girls Struggling With Wanting A ‘Beach Body’ This Summer
You find yourself struggling as the sun sits high in the sky, begging you to bask in its warmth. The hot sand and cool...
To The Friends Who’ve Helped Me Through My Worst Moments With Anxiety
My Dear Friends,
Before I began sharing about my anxiety, I was terrified to open up to you. I worried that disclosing my anxiety would...
