Debbie’s Story

“I am proud to be deaf and I do not mind telling people and encouraging them to find out who they are in their identity. If I can help, that’s what I am here for.”
Lauren’s Story

“When I think about my future, I get a little teary eye. Because anything is possible.”
Jackson’s Story

“Mental illness is just like any other challenge. Because I was diagnosed with bipolar, my entire life trajectory changed. But I’m really happy.”
Sara’s Story

“Today, Sara is a very ambitious, driven, patient person…. I’m going places, I’m not going to let anything stop me.”
Colleen’s Story

“It’s now been 12 years without hospitalization. I think people who have made it to this point in recovery almost have a duty to tell their story.”
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.”
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.”