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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. -
The Blizzard of Depression and the Importance of Compassion
When you have depression, it's like it snows every day.
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Reminding My Younger Self That I’m “More Than Enough”
When I think about the pain my 10-year-old self was hiding, I wish I could tell her that she was more than enough, just as she was. -
What I Wish I Had Known About Stigma: I Don’t Want to be “Normal”
I cannot —and no longer seek to — control other people’s definitions of normal. -
Ageism, Mental Health and Suicide Risk in Older Men
Making changes requires a deeper understanding of the current landscape and the impact of ageism. -
Fighting Internalized Stigma and Changing My Attitude
Throwing around careless language, I quickly realized, did not make me feel better. -
What I Learned from Experiencing Postpartum OCD and Depression
With the professional help I needed, I came to accept that no grave harm would come to my baby, either from myself or elsewhere. -
How to Describe Borderline Personality Disorder to Those Who Don’t Understand
I’ve learned that what matters most is speaking my truth to the best of my ability.