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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. -
A Cultural Experience of Recovery
My healing process continues as I channel my past into my art and storytelling. -
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. -
Borderline Personality Disorder
BPD is characterized by a pattern of instability in emotions (commonly referred to as dysregulation), interpersonal relationships and self-image. Individuals with BPD can also struggle with impulsivity and self-harm. -
Autism
Autism is a complex developmental disorder that can cause problems with thinking, feeling, language and the ability to relate to others. Many individuals with autism also live with mental illness like anxiety or depression. -
Substance Use Disorders
Substance use disorders — the repeated misuse of alcohol and/or drugs — often occur simultaneously in individuals with mental illness, usually to cope with overwhelming symptoms. -
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. -
How Law Enforcement Perpetuated My Son’s Trauma During a Mental Health Crisis
There is always more to the story — and if my son had been met with empathy, his healing could have begun sooner. -
The Power of Peers: Mutual Inspiration
The community began to see my value — and I did, too.