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.
Andy Toy
Like many during the pandemic, I dealt with stress & anxiety which eventually led to depression so bad I could barely get out of bed. As an independent contractor, unemployment wasn’t going to cover my bills & I didn’t qualify for a lot of the small business loans, so I ran myself ragged doing anything and everything I could to hustle around for work. I think this led to not only work burnout, but a creative rut that ended with me not trusting my intuition or artistic taste. Read more>>
Julie Gillespie
By being stubborn and determined. Two traits that I would otherwise view as “negative” have been driving factors in my life. I refuse to give up and I would not be here today without them. Read more>>
Leslie Casey Blake
My life was full of challenges, but I finally faced my fears and made a positive from a negative. For most of her adult life, my mother struggled with schizophrenia. It was something I didn’t talk about for years. I thought that her mental health issues were a part of me. I didn’t want to accept that my mother was sick. Read more>>
Angie Grimes
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Stella Cher Lee
Being clinically diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), I have found ways to overcome these issues recently through the use of meditation (praying), shadow work, practicing mindfulness, gratitude and compassion. Praying allows me to stay grounded in the given moment. Read more>>
Qway Starchild
I owe my life to my family, friends, and loved ones who have my best interest at heart. The only reason why I have persisted is because of them; I have made certain promises, the kind that you cannot run from. My mental health issues has become a part of my journey, I now embrace them and work to eradicate them completely, or at best, operate in the greatest capacity while maintaining a sort of balance. Read more>>
Cathleen McGrath
I have battled depression since my early teens. There were days when I just wanted to disappear. Not commit suicide, but wished something would happen and I’d just be gone. I can only account for the strong guides or Holy Spirit, higher self – whatever higher power keep turning me around. There was always a little voice way deep in the darkness that would tell me I would be okay. Read more>>
Amy Hoelscher
Creativity blocks are challenges we all face at times. At RevealU, we recognize the importance of staying creative in our approach. When faced with creativity blocks, our team employs a collaborative approach. We encourage open discussions, brainstorming sessions, and idea-sharing. We’ve found that diverse perspectives often lead to innovative solutions. Read more>>
