Personal Stories

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Steps to Stomp out Stigma

As the teenage mental illness and suicide rate gradually rises, we must learn to open our mouths and speak.

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Sorry I’m Not Fun Anymore

Sorry that it’s hard for me to make plans because recovery is a full-time job. Sorry that I have to choose support groups over dates and therapy appointments over happy hours. 

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Bipolar Disorder and Stigma

While there will always be good days and bad days for me, the stigma against speaking out about mental illness is causing me more harm than the mental illness itself.

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Practicing What I Preach: #IAmStigmaFree

The professor asked the class if anyone had experience in a talk therapy setting. I needed to show that there was no reason to be ashamed. I raised my hand.

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My Secret Battle

Living with PTSD is a constant struggle, but I will get better. The greatest thing I’ve learned is to stay open, honest and not silent.

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Stronger Than You Know

My mental illness is not something I usually discuss openly. All I know is that I’m strong and I will help as much as I can.

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I Have Depression. And It's OK.

My hope is that as I’m more honest with others about my depression, I’ll be able to be more honest with myself. Depression is not weakness.

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The Struggles of Depression and Anxiety

For a long time I’ve battled with social anxiety and depression. Here’s my story in hopes that this can help someone. In hopes that this can help me. 

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