“This is how we recover—one alcoholic sharing their experience, strength, and hope with one another.”
‘10 years ago, I sat in the corner of a jail cell wondering how the girl sitting there can be the same one who was the lead in her high school musicals.’: Recovered alcoholic shares sobriety journey
‘I was at my breaking point, and I knew I needed help.’: Mother opens up about postpartum depression
“There were days when I felt so low I just wanted to go to sleep and not wake up again.”
Tips For Being An Ally To Loved Ones With Mental Illness
“When you condone hurtful terms and phrases, it can hurt someone who may be struggling.”
I Thought I Had My Mental Health Under Control, And Then I Became A Parent
“It was like a switch went off in my mind and body. For the first few years of his life, my OCD and anxiety were painfully off the charts.”
This Is A Photo Of Someone Struggling—It Doesn’t Always Look Dark And Sad
“My heart and my mind battled each other daily.”
‘I declared to myself it would be the last day I’d have an alcoholic drink.’: Mom shares journey to give up ‘wine o’clock’
“On days when things got too much with the kids, it was just a habit to pour another glass. It was starting to control me, rather than the other way around.”
As Someone Who Lives With Anxiety, Please Know I Just Want To Be Easy To Be Around
“Anxiety is hard to explain. It’s even harder to live with.”
My Body Has Been Open For Judgement, Comment, And Mockery For Decades—Until Now
“I was 7 the first time I became aware my body wasn’t good enough. I was 8 the first time my body was openly mocked and sexualized. I was 12 the first time others decided what was acceptable for me to wear. I was 19 the first time I lost a lot of weight and became aware ‘thin me’ was a more valued member of society than ‘fat me.'”
‘We’ve lost upwards of $80,000 this year because of mental illness.’: Wife shares ‘unseen’ costs of mental illness
“People rarely talk about the financial burden mental illness brings. It’s a burden on your mind and your bank account.”
How Celebrating Small Wins Made Me A Happier Mom
“Find the small things that make you happy and celebrate them HARD.”