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Why Our Stories Matter
Tapestry’s editors explain why stories matter to us, and how we approach empowering others to tell theirs.
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From Shame to Strength: Ying Ying’s Story
Self-stigma is often overlooked in mental health discourse. Ying Ying’s journey with schizophrenia required her to confront both external and internalised judgments.
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An Anthem of Hope: AM’s Story
Amidst depression, hope can seem so elusive. AM’s story reveals the power of seeing Hope even even in life’s most mundane moments.
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Anticipating Grief: Amanda’s Story
We often think of grief as something to do with death. But there is another type of grief that is far more common yet rarely talked about.
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Through the Dark Cavern: Sofia’s Story
Three years after being diagnosed with anxiety disorder, Sofia reflects on the power of compassion – both from others and from within.
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My Story Is Not Finished Yet: Victor’s Journey
Victor writes about navigating life with schizoaffective disorder, and how he found ways of coping that are uniquely his.
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The Monster in the Mirror: A Musical that Reflects an Important Message
What are the monsters inside our heads? Our writer, Rachel, shares her reflections on the latest musical Monster in the Mirror.
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My Final Opponent: Amanda’s Story
Amanda shares about surviving school life with mixed anxiety-depression, and offers hope to others fighting their own battles.
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Trust: The Counterforce to Depression
Claire opens up about emotional numbness, a lesser-known aspect of depression, and her secret to navigating it.
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A Dangerous Hope: The Power of Stories
Nicole reflects on The Tapestry Project’s journey, and the power of storytelling to offer hope, empower growth, and influence the mental health landscape.
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When a Play Gets Mental Illness Right: Review of The Almighty Sometimes
Rachel reflects on stereotypical media portrayals of mental illness and shares why The Almighty Sometimes was intense for all the right reasons.
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Things I Learnt from Re-watching The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Heavy spoilers ahead. By Iyan // I recently had a pretty bad day. My Instagram account got hacked, I got stranded at a library at midnight with rain pouring all around me, the book-drop I was heading to was closed, and I even missed the last bus. To top it off, I stubbed my toe on…
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What a Video Game Taught Me About Mental Health
By Jeremy // Video games often get a bad rap. As a lifelong gamer that bothers me. Sure, the market is bloated with free-to-play mobile games grubbing for scraps in your wallet, but what if I told you that video games have plenty more to offer? That some games can create deeply personal experiences? Experiences…
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Passive Suicidal Ideation — Let’s Talk About It
By Rachel // Editor’s note: This article goes into an in-depth discussion about suicidal ideation. Before I was diagnosed with depression in Secondary 3, I often found myself daydreaming when I should have been listening in class or focusing on my work, a norm for the average secondary school student. Yet, amidst these daydreams were…
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Self-Acceptance: My Journey with Sexuality
After all, who are we without our identities? I refused to let people feel ashamed for who they were. Yet, I couldn’t find peace within myself. I was scared of the possible and likely discrimination I would face from the ones closest to me if I chose to entertain my suspicions about my sexual orientation.
