Cierra’s Story
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“I was all over the place. Now I’m more stable, physically and mentally. I don’t fly off as quick as I did before.”
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.”
Elizabeth’s Story
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“My life currently is really amazing. I never imagined that I would actually live past 25…. I’m looking at my future…. the future that I see 5 years from now is so gorgeous.”
Shoshana’s Story
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“I always thought of myself in this big, huge dark hole that I couldn’t get out of. And I’ve gotten out of it.”
Chevon’s Story
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“It feels good when you can let out, If you bottle everything out its going to come out one way or another.”
Tony’s Story
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“You don’t even have to say anything. You just have to listen…. just being there, helping them, showing them that you actually care.”
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.”
Rick’s Story
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“Recovery had to come from within inside of me…I was able to get better and reinvent myself.”
Mark’s Story
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“I’ve been in recovery for 20 years…my journey in recovery never ends. When you learn to live with it, it is amazing what can happen.”
Family Perspective on Schizophrenia
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We’re just hoping that we can open up a conversation that a lot of people are not having.