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New Year’s Eve, With Myself
A quiet New Year’s Eve reflection on being alone without loneliness, choosing presence over performance, and carrying yourself gently into the year ahead.
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38 years.
a gentle recognition of another year passing with no answers to the cold case murder of our founder's Mother, Melissa "Missy Taylor" Ellison. CasieCasem writes reflecting on the last 38 years. Special Thank you to Project: Cold Case for keeping Melissa's case and thousands of others loud and advocate for our loved ones.
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A love letter to self.
“I’m finally giving myself the permission I’ve been waiting on—permission to love again, to lay down the armor grief forced me to wear, and to trust that tenderness can return even after surviving what tried to break me. Today, I choose to honor the woman who kept going, and I promise to treat her gently.”
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CTFOD Podcast Milestone: Take Off the Mask with CasieCasem Is Now Streaming in 18 Countries
The CTFOD podcast is growing in ways I never imagined. Take Off the Mask with CasieCasem is now streaming in 18 countries, reaching listeners across the world who are ready for honest conversations about grief, healing, and the courage it takes to live unmasked. This milestone is more than numbers—it's a reminder that vulnerability is universal, and none of us are walking through our stories alone. Every listener, every download, every shared moment matters. Thank you for bei
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When Rage Is Really Grief: A Night I Almost Lost Myself
Last night I hit a breaking point. I threw my tarot cards, ripped them, and felt rage rise from a place I didn’t know existed. I even felt the urge to self-harm—but I didn’t. I realize now it wasn’t weakness; it was overflow. Rage shows up when grief, exhaustion, and injustice have nowhere else to go. If you’ve ever felt that, you’re not broken. You’re full, and your body is finally telling the truth.
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The Day the Princess of Wales Knew My Name– Featured on Healing Roots
When I opened the envelope from Kensington Palace, I felt a wave of grief, pride, and full-circle healing. In this featured post on Healing Roots, I share the moment the Princess of Wales knew my name—and how it reminded me why I started Change the Face of Depression in the first place.
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Everything You Need to Know
Yes, I can tell you everything you need to know—and I already have.
Here it is. This is it. Truly: At any given moment, you have options.
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“What would you say to someone in the middle of a mental spiral, crouched in the corner of the room, trying to hold it all together?”
“What would you say to someone in the middle of a mental spiral, crouched in the corner of the room, trying to hold it all together?”...
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The Silent Struggle of Loneliness: How Grief and Depression Isolate Us: Support Group Invitation
Struggling with loneliness or grief? Join our support group—a safe space to share, heal, and connect. You’re not alone
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Depression often reshapes the brain
Depression often reshapes the brain in subtle, profound ways, manifesting as distinct patterns and areas of distress. This can resemble a "s
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The Transformative Power of a Haircut: How Grooming Can Lift Your Spirit and Aid in Managing Depression
The Transformative Power of a Haircut: How Grooming Can Lift Your Spirit and Aid in Managing Depression
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Why did I just cut my hair?
Why did I just cut my hair?
The Symbolism of Cutting Hair in Times of Need: A Reflection on Mental Health
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CTFOD MERCH: Empowering Change, One Step at a Time Against Depression
Welcome to CTFOD! At Change the Face of Depression, we're on a mission to revolutionize mental health awareness and support.
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Change the Face of Depression
“I have depression.” These three words carry weight, yet they don’t define my worth. Don’t be fooled by appearances—strength
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Breaking the Silence: Men’s Mental Health, Workplace Stigmas, and Family Dynamics
In recent years, awareness of mental health issues has increased significantly. However, men’s mental health remains an area often over
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SUMMER INTERNSHIP Program! -JOIN US
At Change the Face of Depression, we're launching an exciting summer internship program designed to empower the next generation of mental he
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This was fun...
I am honored to have been interviewed by Bold Journey Magazine. What a series of tough questions, I really had to dig deep into my...
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TBT to my FIRST blog interview with SHEOWNSIT
Boy, we have come a LONG way- to think, this was almost 9 years ago. And, if you're wondering- I have taken down "waterproof mascara". I...
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you're big, but I'm bigger.
you're big. But I am bigger. That's what I keep telling myself when I look at this pile of laundry taunting me. Why is it always the...
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Happy Birthday, Momma.
Good morning, Today is January 4th.....today is my mother's birthday. She would have been 55 years old. Those of you that know nothing...
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