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Developing Strategies and Finding Community: My Experience in Support Groups
Hearing one another’s stories, weighing different approaches, being reminded of self-care and comic relief — all of that is heartening. -
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. -
I Wish They’d Seen It Sooner: Growing Up Undiagnosed
It does make me sad to think some of my suffering could have been alleviated sooner. -
Discovering Self-Love and Acceptance after Tragedy and Mental Illness
How could I love my husband in the face of the unimaginable — let alone forgive him? I could not even love and forgive myself. -
Transcending the Self-Stigma From my Youth
By facing and addressing my own self-stigma, I took ownership of my situation. -
The Dual Life of Being a Peer with Bipolar Disorder and a Mental Health Clinician
I'm still fleshing out the nuances of inhabiting both sides of this space: peer and clinician. -
What I’ve Learned on My Mental Health Journey
I have developed some skills to guide me through moments of difficulty — to ride out the wave. -
Thriving on the Bipolar Spectrum: Changing the Narrative with Stories of Lived Experience
We’re now on a shared mission to end the stigma, maximize healing and save lives by spreading education and inspiration. -
The Power and Value of Insight
Insight is an ability that many of us take for granted before losing it. -
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.