April 2021 | NAMI

A Mother’s Reflection Over the Loss of Her Son

"My son chose to anesthetize his hurt, but his real story remains. He was kind. He was love."

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A Message for Anyone with a Treatment-Resistant Mental Illness

"Whatever you do, don't settle, and don’t give up. Never accept that there is no solution or hope for treating your mental illness."

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Redefining My Normal After My Diagnosis

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Celebrating My 20-Year Recovery Journey

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Let My Journey with BPD Be Your Guide (Not Your Blueprint)

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The Importance of Explaining Our Lived Experience

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How Biking Helped My PTSD

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The Power of Delusion

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Lived Experience Matters: Coming Out and Sharing

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The Pain of Not Seeking Help for My PTSD

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How Understanding My OCD Helped Me Manage It

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Three Psychiatric Facilities in Seven Weeks

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Schizophrenia Does Not Have Me

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