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Sobriety is Not Boring
"Regardless of your past, you are in charge of your life, and you have the ability to make positive choices. Don’t let uninformed or misguided statements like 'sobriety is boring' discourage you from pursuing a healthier, happier life."
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Borderline Personality Disorder Myths and Facts
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. And the following myths make it hard for people with BPD to get the treatment and support they need. -
I’m Still Here
"Even though I’m still struggling and sometimes seeing my future can be hard, I am determined to live the life I’ve been given." -
My Pastor is My Hero
"I know I can be a lot to handle, especially when my moods are out of control. I’ve had people tell me that they just couldn’t handle it anymore. Yet, there’s one person who has stuck by me through the good, bad and ugly: my pastor, Robby." -
Substance Use Carries Mental Health Risks—Yes, Even Marijuana
"We know serious mental illness and substance use disorders often co-occur. And I believe there is room for researching the medical potential of marijuana’s components. But pretending that marijuana is a harmless substance is not the way to help our loved ones." -
NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar: Understanding Self–Harm
Held on International Self-Injury Awareness Day 2018, this webinar provides a unique insight into self-harm for those struggling with self-harm, their family members and medical professionals. -
Understanding Dual Diagnosis
As intuitive as the term “dual diagnosis” may seem, it actually doesn’t mean having two mental health conditions. Dual diagnosis is a term used when someone experiences a mental illness and a substance use disorder simultaneously. Learn more here. -
Why Borderline Personality Disorder is Misdiagnosed
BPD is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed mental health conditions. It’s so misdiagnosed, in fact, that there isn’t even an accurate prevalence rate for the condition. -
My Demise and Rise
After being correctly diagnosed, learning about it and seeing an amazing therapist once a week, I am proud to say that I have been self-harm free for about two years and am slowly recovering.
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Searching for Myself in Sobriety
I want to dig in. I want to push myself to feel joy and to feel whole. Whether that comes through antidepressants and therapy, yoga and meditation, writing and conversation, I am willing to try it all.