Steps to Stomp out Stigma As the teenage mental illness and suicide rate gradually rises, we must learn to open our mouths and speak. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More