Personal Stories
We can learn so much from each other when we communicate openly and honestly. Telling our stories is a great way to help others, find understanding and empathy We hope you find meaning and value in these shared experiences and if you would like to share yours, please go to our social channels and join the conversation.
Reece M.
All these emotions, they’re all pent up. Read more >
Antoinette G.
Nobody should have to live in a state of suppressing who they are Read more >
Monaia S.
Anxiety, depression, things like that, it’s never your fault. Read more >
Corey E.
As human beings, we all have something that we’re working on Read more >
Sa’rel.
Before the pandemic, I could hide my anxiety Read more >
Trayvon.
Being a black male as a doctor is so rare. It’s so, so rare. Read more >
Taylor-James M.
Coming out of my shell a little bit, I got that experience from the pandemic. I guess something good came out of the ugly. Read more >
Eric M.
Don’t Give Up. Read more >
Jaime.
Getting those feelings out is the biggest part. Read more >
Hoang M.
I am worthy of being in this space, I am worthy of being loved. Read more >
Deshawn.
I have to adapt to what’s going on for the kids and my mental health. Read more >
Noemi.
I just wish someone had been open and talked to me about it. Read more >
Betty B.
I prayed. I cried. I sang. Read more >
Mariama.
I realized that I was uncomfortable when my life was not chaotic. Read more >
Shey.
I want to surround myself with people who care about others. Read more >
Krista P.
I’m probably the first person in my family to have a therapist. Read more >
Julie T.
In some shape or form, it’s going to come out. Read more >
Sharon M.
It does affect you down to your soul. Read more >
Morris A.
I’ve gotten better at showing my emotions rather than holding it in. Read more >
Jonathon K.
My mental health journey throughout my life has been full of peaks and valleys. Read more >
Brianna W.
People told me grief comes in waves, they lied. Read more >
Randy.
Stepping stones, stumbling blocks, and silver linings. Read more >
Kevin R.
Taking off the Armor that I have to wear every day. Read more >
Tavish J.
I’ve been meditating since the fourth grade. Read more >
Stacey.
That inability to focus. That’s new. Read more >
Amber U.
The pandemic just really made me dive deep and, like, truly try to heal from the inside out. Read more >
Esteban M.
The thing that really helped me was just to think that it couldn’t last forever. Read more >
Umi W.
There is room to talk about emotions and mental illness. Read more >
Sharyce.
This subject is important, so I am stepping out of my comfort zone. Read more >
Kayla.
We acknowledge this as a form of healing. Read more >
John B.
We have the ability to make a major impact in people’s lives. Read more >
Angel N.
We’re all real tired. Read more >
Davida.
We’ve been faced with how vulnerable we are. Read more >
Mick B.
What do you want to do tomorrow? Nothing? That’s fine. Read more >
Cassidy P.
What happened has happened. That doesn’t define who you are. Read more >
Mattie R.
What we don’t expose when we don’t talk about mental health doesn’t get better. Read more >
Yvana.
When you open up, the burden doesn’t feel so heavy. Read more >
Kim.
Why are we not having these conversations? Read more >
Paul F.
You have to let people tell their stories. Read more >
