Advocacy After Treatment
“One day you’ll tell the story of what you’re going through, what you overcame, and that will become a page in someone else’s survival guide.”
Jana’s Story
“Focus on the step, not the staircase.”
Steve’s Story of Seeking Help for Anxiety and Depression
“It’s not a DIY project, mental health and behavioral health. You do need outside help a lot of times.”
Chris’ Story
“A big part of my recovery has been acceptance and awareness … Being able to be at peace, be at ease, really is freeing.”
Sumi’s Story
“Life can get better. There is life outside of this … No matter how long you end up being in that place, there is a way out.”
Tara’s Story
“I want to see what I can do now, more than ever. I want to prove it to myself. What can this new Tara be capable of?”
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.”
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.”
Christopher’s Story
“OCD can feel very challenging and could feel like it is the end of the world …. there is a better life in the future that is available and that is possible.”
