Angelina’s Family Speaks
“Too often, police encounters with people with mental illness end up tragically or with someone being arrested. It just isn’t the right way.”
Grenesha’s Story
“I am very proud of who I am and how far I have come. Life today is very peaceful.”
Lena’s Story
“A true friend is always standing, not behind you, but right beside you.”
Katie’s Story
“I’m really a very capable person, despite having OCD … It was part of my past, it was horrible, but I wouldn’t wish it had never happened.”
Paul’s Story
Pretty dramatic changes are possible. They take a lot of help. They take a lot of support. They take a lot of understanding.
Rachel’s Story
“Life goes on after tragedy, there is hope. OCD might attack the most important thing to you, but you can beat it with help.”
Randy’s Story
“There is help out there and all you have to do is ask. All you have to do is find the strength.”
Cammy’s Story
“If I can just give of myself. If I can just help one person feel better, that is a purpose in life. And you have to have a purpose.”
Rosa’s Story
“I feel like if sharing my story could benefit somebody even if just a little bit…I’m just happy to share my story and to help them out.”
Emily’s Story
“This diagnosis is more like an explanation of who I am as a person, as opposed to a definition of who I am as a person.”
