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Finding Mental Health Support After Leaving My Hasidic Community
This upbringing ultimately took a serious toll on my mental health and pushed me to search for a community of my own. -
Facing the Aftermath of Abuse: My Ongoing Journey Towards Healing
As I continue to heal, I know that one day, my story will be more than being a survivor. -
What I Wish I Had Known About Borderline Personality Disorder
Progress is progress, no matter how small it may seem. -
Unpacking Narcissism and Stigma
When we simply examine symptoms of narcissism on their own, we lose sight of systems that create such personalities. -
Healing from Heartbreak with BPD
"I understand that I feel things so much deeper than those who don’t live with BPD and that I should not act on each emotion." -
Clinging to Hope During My Son’s Battle with Addiction
"I have found in my years as a mother, blind faith is better than no faith." -
To Those Who Don’t Understand My Favorite-Person Relationship
For those with borderline personality disorder, it is common to develop a favorite-person (FP) relationship, where they are more attached to that one person than anyone else. Here are Alicen's tips for managing her FP relationship in a healthy way. -
Overcoming Barriers to Recovery
"When we band together as a set of people with lived experiences and allies within the community, we can change public opinion on substance use disorders and recovery. Together, we can move from shame to celebration and become a powerful, positive force for lasting recovery." -
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." -
Recovery Took Me More Than One Try
In this year alone, I’ve had a suicide attempt, a drug overdose accompanied with a felony possession charge, a reckless driving conviction, a DUI conviction, I lost my job, and a host of other difficult situations.