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Surviving Suicide Loss and Weathering Stigma
Sadly, mental illness still carries undue stigma — and is unfairly associated with violence, contagion and avoidance. -
Surviving Suicidal Ideation and Finding Recovery
Now, 20 years after first experiencing suicidal ideation, I have found recovery and my passion. -
Finding Support to Cope with Suicide Loss
For the first time, I felt hopeful. It was only a slight bit of hope, but I could see light, a faint light -
Remembering My Mother’s Gifts
The beauty in my mother’s story is that she continues to have a positive impact on people’s lives -
Finding Healing and Self-Love While Living with Bipolar Disorder
I have come to understand the following: I need to lean on my support system. I am not on this journey alone, and I don’t need to try to manage this disorder by myself. -
How NAMI’s “Meet Little Monster” Helped My Clients Access Their Emotions
The activity book provided a good entry point for discussing emotions. -
Overcoming My Labels of “Drama Queen” and “Disabled”
I want to tell those who are struggling the same thing that saved me: you are not alone, and you are not “crazy.” -
Navigating the Mental Health System as a Woman with Autism
Many of us living with autism are left feeling trapped when our instincts and behaviors don’t fit into the narrow confines of what is deemed “normal.” -
Out of the Fray
Now I can recognize that there were warning signs during my childhood that pinpoint the rise of my anxiety. -
Taking Back My Adolescence
Moving forward, I want to help people overcome obstacles like I did.