Introduction

Hello, dear readers.

My name is Kirsten, I'm a 23-year old writer and I have a mental illness. The purpose of this blog is not necessarily to give advice: I am in no way a licensed therapist, nor am I an expert in the field of mental health. I have a story, one that I regularly share with my Instagram followers (@vulgarqueen) and now, I'd like to share with you.

If you're not aware of me, I'm a freelance writer that mainly dabbles in the world of the horror genre and poetry, and mental illness has played a large part in both of those respective subjects. My pain is my art, and I try to make the best of being mentally ill by producing content that entertains rather than depresses.

However, I know a lot of my audience is not neurotypical. I have heard so many personal stories, so many struggles, and I've equally received so much feedback from people thanking me for being so openly honest about my own life. That is what prompted me to start this blog: not for myself but for those of you that feel alienated, confused or just downright mad. 

I probably won't post on here too often, only when I feel it's necessary to share something I've gone through: for weekly updates, I encourage you to follow me on Instagram.

With that being said, welcome to Cottonhead.

- K