I’m currently home with my four-year-old niece. Today, I was on facetime with a male friend who said he was playing video games. She instantly got upset, responding “I can’t…
Category: Personal Stories
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I Don’t Know If I Want Kids and That’s Okay
I don’t know what I want in my life. It’s not because I’m indecisive. It’s not because I’m not motivated enough. It’s because we tend to believe what we’re taught.…
High School and Coping with a Mental Illness
They tell you before your freshman year that "the next four years are going to be the best time of your life." When you have a mental illness, all the…
Women in History: A Personal Mental Health Story
This month is International Women’s History Month and March 8 is International Women's Day, where we celebrate women achievements throughout history and across nations. I’m always thinking of ways to…
I have ADHD and It Makes Me Awesome
For me, receiving an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis was a clarifying moment in my life. I was 27 years old in a therapist’s office, initially for Situational Depression. We…
Mental Health Step Up: “Check on Your Strong Friend”
The phrase that went viral a few weeks ago after we lost some pretty amazing people. The phrase that highlights that people who seem put together on the outside, may…
May is Mental Health Month
For me personally, I feel as if every day of every month is revolving around Mental Health as I try to live my best quality of life with Bipolar 1…
Important Stories on Mental Health
Our stories shape us, define us and inspire us! What better way than to share important personal stories from families in different communities regarding the impact of mental health. Step…