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.

Jama Matthews

For the longest time, I thought my purpose had to fit into a box that others would approve of. I’ve always loved technology, cameras, and creating things from scratch. I taught myself video editing as a kid, convinced I’d do something in software engineering, graphic design, or web development. Read More>>

Roya Shahidi

It’s absolutely not easy. I’ll admit that I’m still going through challenges tied to my mental health issues. How I keep persisting despite all that is to just keep going no matter what. Read More>>

Kendra Harman

As someone with bipolar type 2, I’ve had to get really comfortable with taking accountability—making amends, apologizing, and asking for forgiveness. That’s not always easy because it requires setting aside my ego, but I’ve learned that growth only happens when one willing to face themselves honestly. Read More>>

Slesha Patel

Historically, it wasn’t common to share mental illnesses publicly or to friends, family, and employers due to the assumptions people were historically making about those that struggle mentally. Although we have a long way to go, I love that we are seeing a shift that people are being more open about their mental struggles. Read More>>