M’s Story
“It is not the label, it is what you do to overcome that. That is what is crucial.”
Shoshana’s Story
“I always thought of myself in this big, huge dark hole that I couldn’t get out of. And I’ve gotten out of it.”
Chevon’s Story
“It feels good when you can let out, If you bottle everything out its going to come out one way or another.”
Tony’s Story
“You don’t even have to say anything. You just have to listen…. just being there, helping them, showing them that you actually care.”
Simone’s Story
“Once you are on the road to trying to figure out who you are … It’s easier to look back and analyze what was going on in your life.”
Zach’s Story
“Mental illness can be anybody, even those you least expect … You can’t really judge a book by its cover, everyone has a story.”
Jessica’s Story
“Mental health is not something you can fix overnight. Life is tough, but it’s how you take those challenges and weaknesses and turn them into strengths.”
Rick’s Story
“Recovery had to come from within inside of me…I was able to get better and reinvent myself.”
Hannah’s Story
“I always thought of it as only a curse. But now I realize it is also a blessing in many ways.”
Denise’s Story
“I am so much stronger than I used to be…I’m really proud of myself…and I’m living my life for the first time in many, many, many years.”
