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A Cultural Experience of Recovery
My healing process continues as I channel my past into my art and storytelling. -
From Professional Athlete to Mental Health Advocate
The fear of judgment, rejection, and potential negative repercussions was overwhelming. However, I soon realized that sharing my story not only helped me heal, but it also helped others who were going through similar challenges. -
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. -
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a developmental disorder defined by inattention (trouble staying on task, listening); disorganization (losing materials); and hyperactivity-impulsivity (fidgeting, difficulty staying seated or waiting). -
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. -
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. -
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.
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Five Tips to Cope with Double Discrimination
I have found that I can use my perspective to help and educate others. -
National Recovery Month: Chris’s Story
Substance use disorders affect many people. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone; there is help and there is hope.