Arlyn Smith

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Life

If you all are wondering why I’m so passionate about certain causes… 10 1/2 years ago I tried to kill myself by ODing. I leave my family out of this because they are wonderful, loving people who had no part in it whatsoever. I have long suffered from bipolar disorder and substance abuse. I am aware that stating such can be used against me, but if my talking about gives even one person strength… I have paid it forward. There is NOTHING glamorous or cool about what I went through. It is NOT cool to sleep on a cardboard box, throwing up on yourself. NOT COOL!

I also suffered from severe anorexia and cutting, I witnessed the suicide of someone dear to me, could not get better and in Nov of 2003, I threw in the towel. I survived, but the result was a coma, and years of learning to function again physically.

I am happy to say, I am doing much better! It has been a process and STILL is, but I’m far away from the sad, destitute, forlorn girl I once was.

I was very close-minded and thought I knew better than everyone. “They just don’t have any idea how crappy the world is, stupid sheep”.

We all struggle to make it in this world…some more than others. Life is a fight …so KICK ASS!

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I have dealt with much in my life, but in the end I am only myself.) I have dealt with mental illness, physical disabilities, substance abuse , eating disorders, self mutilation, and on. Life is what you make it; I want to inspire people to have courage and be themselves in this world: regardless ofsex,religion, political, age, ethnicity, mental or physical state,ETC. Differences make us who we are, Nothing about an individual makes them “lesser”. I fight stereotypes on a daily basis; I find myself wiser now that I do not let society dictate my value. Know yourself and be confident in the wonder that is you. I created my page to inspire others and Impart my experiences in the hope that it may brighten and lend a sense of hope. I am a USAPL powerlifter and Paralympics hopeful. I hold 4 NASM CPTs. I’m a CNU philosophy major. I have also studied Psychology , Business , journalism, and medicine. I am currently also a writer. I am also a peer counselor, advocate for NAMI (mental health. Cerebeller stroke and spinocerebellar ataxia battler. Sober and recovered from an eating disorder since 2013.

4 responses to “Life”

  1. Maurice Avatar
    Maurice

    You are on the right path now, Arlyn! You’re a very strong person!

  2. arlynsmith Avatar
    arlynsmith

    Going strong 🙂

  3. Rodney Cameron Avatar
    Rodney Cameron

    Baby u jus gotta turn the cheek n keep smiling like I do their always someone worse off n life then we r

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  4. arlynsmith Avatar
    arlynsmith

    yep! oh i know!

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An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.

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