Welcome to my blog!
I write mainly about my experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but often mental health more broadly. I am a recent college graduate in ecology and evolutionary biology. On campus, I was involved with Active Minds and Services for Students with Disabilities. My favorite organization to advocate for is the International OCD Foundation. After college, I served a Mental Health First Aid instructor through the AmeriCorps program. When I’m not writing and talking about mental health, I also read and dance a great deal.
My original intent in starting a blog was to have a place to freely express my thoughts and experiences in regards to having OCD. I spent many, many years not understanding my anxiety and as a result remaining silent about it. The blog served as my voice on OCD: an end to my silence.
However, my goals also broadened over the five+ years of blogging. This blog has almost served as a public journal, tracking my journey and recovery. Most importantly I hope that perhaps what I write can help someone else struggling through something similar.
Morgan
Writing published elsewhere:
- OC87 Recovery Diaries: Author Page
- The Mighty: Author Page
- The Michigan Daily:
- Michigan Medicine: One Patient’s Mission to Shatter Psych Ward Stigmas
- International OCD Foundation Blog:
- AlisonDotson.com: Tuesday Q&A: Morgan Rondinelli
- The OCD Stories: On Avoiding Writing This Essay
- Treatmyocd.com: Ten Tips for Recovering from OCD
- Houston OCD Program Blog: What is it like to be in residential treatment?
- By Lauren Hayley: A Secret Case of OCD
- Out Of The Darkness (feature): Morgan’s Voice
I love your blog, and I have nominated you for A Lovely Blog Award. If you would like to participate in this, please see my post https://themetamorphosisofawallflower.wordpress.com/2014/10/11/a-lovely-blogger-award/ 🙂 🙂
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Wow! Thank you! I definitely want to participate! (I probably won’t be able to write the post for a few weeks because I have another set of exams coming up but I really appreciate your kind words!) 🙂
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All good!!! I definitely understand exam times.
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I wish you all the best in overcoming any obstacles that may present themselves. You are doing a wonderful thing by sharing your experiences.
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Thank you! I really appreciate the encouragement!
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Morgan, you’re such an inspiration, and I really enjoy your blog. I just nominated your for the Blogger Recognition Award! Thanks for your support and motivation. Enjoy, Jenny
https://peacefrompanic.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/blogger-recognition-award/
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This is so sweet! Thank you! You are inspiring as well. I’m planning a combined awards post soon and will be sure to include this.
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Sounds great! 😊
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Morgan thank you for your blog. My daughter (who has long lovely curly hair like you) is graduating high school this year. She has struggled with OCD and attended a residential treatment program. I saw your blog post featured on the IOCDF and it immediately hit home and was also hopeful. Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work! – SherryAva
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Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you could relate to the blog post. I hope you daughter is doing better or is still hopeful about getting better. Send her my early congratulations on graduating!
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Thanks for the follow, appreciate it 🙂 I hope you’re well 🙂
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