The Truth About Debbie

Internalized homophobia… is not what I’m dealing with. But I think of that concept on a daily basis because it’s the same thing I have, only not about homosexuality. It’s about having “depression” and “anxiety”. Notice how I put those words in quotes? That’s because I have stigmatized myself. I don’t want those words to be taken seriously. I don’t want to be a Debbie Downer. I don’t want to be one of those people I intentionally scroll by on my Facebook feed who whine and complain. I like to read funny posts, and I like to be a producer of funny posts. That’s the image I wish to maintain. But here I am again at 3 in the morning, unable to sleep because my …

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