Ever vocal about mental health struggles, and an undeniable, wand-carrying member of the Harry Potter Fandom, this quote has long resonated with me as the epitome of what depression and mental illness can feel like. The shame associated with mental illness often derived from the societal belief that the pain one feels is not “real” because it is in one’s head. Those of us who suffer are told to get over it because it’s not real, we are imagining things and that we need to get passed it. The moment when I read these words, as uttered by beloved patriarchal figure Albus Dumbledore, I finally had a way to explain depression and mental anguish not just to myself, but to anyone who felt that my suffering and the suffering of millions was not a “real” problem. It’s in my head, but that does not mean it isn’t real. #kalidesautelsreads #harrypotter #potterhead #deathlyhallows #inmyhead #dumbledore #potter #harry #quotes #mentalhealth #mentalillness #awareness #depression #depressionquotes #real #mentalhealthawareness #mental #advocate #jkrowling @jkrowling #blogger #blog #fandom #fan #Strong
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Originally intended to simply focus on book reviews, over time, KaliDesautelsReads has morphed into its own entity.
I write about issues that are near to my heart, be they political, feminist, motherhood, mental health, or, as the title holds, books.
A thirty-something Canadian woman in my mid-thirties, I have been "super married" to my high school sweetheart since 2006, and together we have two crazy, clever, kind, hilarious, wonderful kids.
My first book - How Not To Blog: Finding Myself, One Post at a Time is available on Amazon (in eBook formats for you clever tech readers, and paperback for those of us who love that new book smell!)
I have tried a podcast - it's still on Apple and Google Podcasts - but writing is where my heart is.
My life changed dramatically when my husband was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer in 2018, and I am now a writer for a leading Canadian Cancer Non-Profit.
I am lucky enough to have a family that loves me and pushes me to be my best, even if it is outside of my cushiony comfort zone. I have a village of friends that nourish me, mentally, and spiritually.
Welcome to my thoughts. Sit down. Stay a while. Enjoy a cup of coffee!
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