Lauren’s Story

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

“One of the most difficult things is taking your first step … It’s part of you, wear it.”
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.”
Naomi’s Story

When I am not doing well, I don’t feel hopeless anymore….Hope, I think, is the biggest sign that you have made it through the worst of it.
Brittany’s Story

“Life is so much better. I cannot even explain how much better it is … It doesn’t consume me anymore.”
Andy’s Story

“We all have different journey’s, we all have different processes, and we all have different beliefs.”
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.”
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.”