As the prevalence of mental health issues increases and affects an ever larger number of our friends and family, it becomes essential that we create spaces for folks to talk about how they overcame or persisted despite mental health challenges. Here, we’ve tried to create a safe space for people to come together and discuss their stories, experiences, triumphs and failures with managing their mental health issues.

Rachel Gatschet

“I’ve overcome mental health challenges by taking intentional steps to protect my well-being and find the right support. As a single mother, I focused on creating a stable routine for my children while breaking the cycle of generational trauma. Read More>>

Jillian Lafrance

I was always known as the quiet, odd girl growing up, likely because of my brain. My brain didn’t, and still doesn’t, function like other people’s. I’ve gone through a lot internally that even my closest confidants didn’t know about. Read More>>

Netta Nicosia

I’ve overcome and persisted through mental health challenges by deeply committing to self-awareness, healing, and transformation. Read More>>

Tiekeria Wilkins

Overcoming and persisting through mental health challenges has been a deeply personal and transformative journey for me. Read More>>

Lumin O. Morgan

One issue that impacts me and others in comic industry is being able to remember your self-worth. With how rigid and competitive the field is, it’s challenging to remember how important your stories and art are, especially when getting your work rejected a lot. Read More>>

Dionna Hundley

Honestly at times, I don’t. But when I do; it’s a great feeling. I have a condition called PNES and Psychosis. PNES stands for psychogenic non epileptic seizures and examples of psychosis are hearing things that aren’t there, seeing things that aren’t there, having a hard time speaking and paranoia. Read More>>

Queen S Katsuta

I haven’t fully overcome my mental health challenges; I’ve just persisted despite them. The past few months have been incredibly challenging for me, particularly after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which was brought on by significant life changes. Read More>>

Gabi Carrasco

Like so many, I struggle with severe depression and anxiety since early childhood. I’ve experienced three anxiety attacks and two near death events in the past 15 years. During those events, your body is in fight or flight, but the periods of time before and after are quiet, energy draining and isolating. Read More>>

Zachary Mcdonald

So this question really hits right into my soul. This year I lost my partner unexpectedly, it rocked my whole entire world. It’s been only a month and I’m still going through the grief and loss of him. Read More>>

Alex Hernandez

I come from a long line of generational trauma. Trauma that I have let define me throughout life. So much so that there are mental health issues that I work through, daily. Read More>>

Ayanna Bates

My mental health journey has led to healing, community, and a renewed sense of purpose. There were moments in my life where I did not think my being here mattered or that I was ever good enough. Read More>>

Jelisa Payton

I struggled with my mental health at a early age. Then I didn’t understand what was going on inside me. I just felt sad and alone a lot.

Back then you didn’t hear much talk about Mental Health and honestly even if it had been I’m not sure if my family would of been receptive to the information. Read More>>

Shantel Collins

Throughout my life, I have faced challenges related to mental health, but I have learned to persist through a combination of support, self-care, and resilience. One of the most important factors has been leaning on a strong support system—whether it’s family, close friends, or professionals who have helped me navigate difficult moments. Read More>>