Nussaibah Younis: 'The Bell Jar helped me through my own mental illness'

I'm totally feeling her on this 🤗. I know how hard it can be to find solace in books when life gets really tough. For me, school was always like that too - sometimes I'd get lost in a novel or an essay and forget about all my worries for a bit 📚💭. Nussaibah's fave authors are like the ultimate lifeline for her, you know? She finds comfort in books that talk about real-life issues, not just some happy endings 😂. I think it's so cool how she connects with these authors on such a deep level - it's like they're speaking straight to her soul 💖. I need to find more books like Slumberland and The Year of Magical Thinking, those sound like total mind-blowers 🤯!
 
reading is literally everything to me 📖😊 i mean think about it - books can be super comforting but also kinda harsh in a good way? like they force you to confront your own emotions and stuff 🤯 like nussaibah younis said, reading was her lifeline during hard times. and honestly, i think that's true for so many of us 🙌 whether it's finding solace in a favorite book or using fiction as a way to understand ourselves better, reading just gets it on some level, you know? 💡
 
Reading can be super intense, you know? For Nussaibah Younis, it was like finding a book that literally reflected her own emotions back at her. Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar, in particular, resonated with her on a deep level, and I can totally see how it would for someone going through mental health struggles. But what I love about authors like Joan Didion and Betty Friedan is that they tackle tough topics with such vulnerability and honesty – it's like getting a lifeline of emotions from them. And then there are authors like Paul Beatty who use humor to tackle racism, which is just genius 🤯. For me, reading is all about finding comfort and perspective, and I'm so glad authors like David Sedaris exist to give us that.
 
I feel so bad that reading can be such a bittersweet thing for some people 🤕💔. I've seen friends and family members struggle with mental health issues, and it's heartbreaking to think that something that's supposed to bring us comfort and escape can actually bring up those same feelings of turmoil. But at the same time, it's amazing how literature can help us process and understand our emotions, right? 📚💡 For Nussaibah Younis, reading has been a lifeline, offering solace and insight into the complexities of mental health and grief. It's like authors have this magic power to tap into our own experiences and offer us words that feel like they were written just for us 💕. And it's not just about escapism – I think reading can also help us empathize with others who may be going through similar struggles 🤗.
 
💡 Need more books like The Bell Jar in school lit 📚😔 Nussaibah Younis's stories are giving me all the feels and I'm so glad she found solace in reading too 💕
 
Wow 😂, I'm so inspired by Nussaibah Younis's story! It's amazing how books can shape our perspectives on life and mental health. I think it's awesome that she's found authors like Joan Didion and Betty Friedan who have helped her navigate tough times and challenging social issues. Slumberland sounds like a thought-provoking read, too 🤯...
 
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