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.
Sakinah Sanders
Building The HRLMGirl Project Inc. has been a journey marked not only by external challenges but also by personal struggles with grief, depression, and anxiety. I loss my mother shortly after announcing the creation of m organization and had no idea how I would mae it day by day. Read more>>
Marjorie Vigneron
Mental health remains a stigmatized topic, often spoken about in hushed voices filled with shame and pity. We mostly hear about mental health issues only when they lead to severe consequences. However, it is only recently that we have begun to recognize the importance of proactive mental health care. Read more>>
Jessica Griffin
This is such a great question and I’m honestly excited to answer this as I am very open about my past mental health struggles. One thing not a lot of business owners like to shine a light on is that owning a small business can really take a toll on your mental health. Read more>>
heidi dellafera eagleton
That I’m writing this now is astonishing having lived with undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for the better part of my lifetime. In grammar school, I could have been the poster child for ADHD had it been thought of as an “affliction” for young girls as well as young boys. Read more>>
Matt Stagliano
I try to live by the motto “What you don’t change, you choose” but before I get to the why, let me just say that mental health is such a complex and nuanced topic, I can only give my experience with it. Growing up in the 70s and 80s, talking about mental health was taboo. Read more>>
Maralee Nielson
I have struggled with mental health issues and illness for most of my life. It has been a challenge, but I have learned to manage my condition and live a full and productive life. I have had to work hard to achieve this balance, but it is possible. If you are struggling with mental health issues, know that you are not alone. There are many resources available to help you manage your condition and live a full and productive life. Read more>>
Jessica Goodwin
I have struggled with depression and anxiety for most of my life and believe that most creative folks deal with some form of mental health issue at one point or another. We have been to depths that most people have not and I believe those struggles can be the fuel to our passion for our art. That being said, caring for my mental health is an ongoing journey. Read more>>
Dr. Kim D. Harris
Mental health issues are real and it is sometimes considered taboo to talk about it. For me, I have many moments of being triggered by past, present, and future thoughts about unresolved trauma. As a 62-year-old Black and Indigenous woman who is also a 24-year breast cancer survivor now deemed a thriver, I must be persistent about living my purpose with passion and determination. Read more>>
Jess Lisle
It’s hard to say I’ve completely overcome my mental health challenges, but in many ways, I have made significant progress. Mental health struggles have been a constant part of my life, and there have been times when they defeated me, and I couldn’t overcome certain situations. However, I’d like to share the ways in which I have made strides. Read more>>
Stephanie Nichols-Rodas
Since 2017, I have faced significant mental health challenges due to a spinal cord injury that left me unable to move from the neck down. This has led to anxiety, depression, and frustration. To cope with these challenges, I have employed several strategies. Read more>>
Katie Tsarnas
I have a long history of mental health issues. To make things worse, I was diagnosed at the late age of 26 years old with autism “level 2” (Asperger’s). The symptoms that I experience on a daily basis, became more aggressive over the years, because I never got diagnosed and never received any type of treatment such as the specific types of therapies that I needed. Read more>>
Fernanda Alvarez
At the age of 36, I experienced my first panic attack, which triggered a long-dormant PTSD. This led to severe nightmares, loss of appetite, and an inability to even walk my dog due to overwhelming fear. I felt as though I was losing my mind and on the brink of death. Read more>>
Tammy Kline
I’ve found that I am able to persist despite the challenges I’ve faced with mental health issues by fostering a deep understanding of the fact that I’m doing my best. I am aware of my challenges, aware of how they drive my choices so I can trust that I am doing the most I’m capable of in the moment. Read more>>
Luis Arroyo
If my life was a movie, the screenwriter has used several painful inks, but this year I decided to learn to be the director of this story. Beyond being “the “Gears of War guy”” who has an extremely sarcastic humor that many recognize in the collective memory of the community of the gaming niche on YouTube, Twitch and socials, I have sought to move forward in order to have a life that can lead me to be a healthy person. Read more>>
