Debbie’s Story

Debbie's recovery 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

Lauren's recovery story.

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

Jackson’s Story

Jackson's recovery 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

Sara's recovery 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

Colleen's recovery 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

Cammy's recovery 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

Emily's recovery 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.”