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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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Library Night
I was struck by how far removed my son’s former facility was from current technology. I made it my mission to change that as much as one person can.
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Mental Illness, Poverty and How the Other Half Lives
I have rebuilt myself time and time again since my early onset of depression. And though my depression wants to destroy me, I overcome it daily.
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Coming Out of the Closet Again
I hope that anyone who is going through the same thing knows that they are not alone.
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Love’s All That Makes Sense
As the end of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month draws near, NAMI wants to share some passages from a special book, Loves’ All That Makes Sense: A Mother Daughter Memoir, by Sakeenah and Anika Francis. -
My Dark Creature
I have figured out a lot about myself by staring down my dark creature. I have learned my path in life and that I can be truly happy with myself.
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Read Me. Do Not Be Me.
After having my second child, I had postpartum depression and just about didn’t make it. I write today to say stop the stigma. Mental illness is real.
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Steven’s Story
I’ve been living with mental illness since I was 19 years old and serving in the U.S. Marines. In May of this year everything came to a head.
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Gaining Courage and Hope from a Cabaret about Mental Illness
A new and original play entitled, "She's Crazy," livens the Cincinnati stage with a tale of living with mental illness. -
My Reason to Live
The stigma behind mental illness runs deep and it destroys lives. I’ve decided to share my story in hopes that it will provide inspiration to others.