PERSONAL STORIES
Every day feels like a battle. A battle with my own mind. It’s hard to explain to others what it’s like to live with mental illness day-to-day. It’s like…
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I can’t deny that life throws some unique struggles my way. The ups and downs, joys and sorrows have…
I’ve lived a long life full of challenges and obstacles. But nothing has been quite as difficult as living with mental illness in my later years. It’s…
My mental illness didn’t just appear out of nowhere. It’s the result of years of trauma and difficult experiences. I’ve experienced loss, abuse…
As a teenager, I’ve always felt like I was on the outside looking in. Social situations that seemed effortless for my peers felt like insurmountable…
As I sit here, typing away at my desk, the weight of my mental illness feels almost palpable. It’s been a long journey, trying to balance the…
Growing up as a minority, I was often made to feel like I didn’t belong. My race and culture were seen as different, and I was frequently subjected….
Contemplating the passage of time, I find myself drawn to the years that have slipped away. My journey has been one of richness and depth…
Sexual intimacy has always been a complicated topic for me. As someone who struggles with mental illness, my relationship with my body and…
I joined the military fresh out of high school, eager to serve my country and make a difference in the world. I knew it would be challenging…
I wake up every day feeling the weight of my own body on my chest. It’s not just my physical weight that’s heavy, but the weight of the stigma that…
As an American Indian youth growing up in my tight-knit community, I couldn’t ignore the shadows cast by mental health disparities that…