Debbie’s Story
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“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.”
Val’s Story
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“For me it was very important that I do see recovery as a process. You don’t just hit a peak and all of a sudden, you’re recovered forever.”
Jessica’s Story
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“Mental health is not something you can fix overnight. Life is tough, but it’s how you take those challenges and weaknesses and turn them into strengths.”
Lauren’s Story
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“When I think about my future, I get a little teary eye. Because anything is possible.”
Pastor Tim’s Story
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“My life was all sorts of threads that wove together to make this tapestry. And there was this thread of depression. It’s not a thread I would remove.”
Jackson’s Story
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“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
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“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
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“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.”
Lena’s Story
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“A true friend is always standing, not behind you, but right beside you.”
Rachel’s Story
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“Life goes on after tragedy, there is hope. OCD might attack the most important thing to you, but you can beat it with help.”