Welcome to The Flapping Flamingo!
An Anonymous Mental Health Blog
The Flapping Flamingo is my blog, about my life after an emotionally abusive relationship. The emotional range is massive, some days I write about how happy I am, others I might be sobbing, or maybe even about to punch someone. There are a lot of swears, and it is all very unfiltered.
I have struggled with my mental health, depression and anxiety, and I am autistic. So, often, I write about that, too. Although, it is all linked together, really.
It's important to me that my whole life isn't just about my ex, so I write a lot about my interests, too. I might share crochet patterns, albums I've enjoyed, books that are worth reading.
I also love birds. Birds are my favourite thing. So, every so often, there will be a rant about how underappreciated pigeons are, or how zebra finches basically have their own language.
If those things sound your speed, check out the latest blog posts, feel free to comment and be part of our community!
Who, What, Why?
Who the fuck are you, then?
I chose the name flapping flamingo, because flamingos are my favourite, and I am constantly flapping. Anxiety, Autism, I dunno. But I am always flapping.
I am a medical student, but have no qualifications around abuse or psychology, so everything I say is purely opinion, based on my experiences. I might give advice, but that doesn't mean you should take it!
I choose to stay anonymous, because the idea of people knowing all my business freaks me out!
