Personal Stories Archive | Page 9 of 22 | NAMI

Help From My Friends

"Don't try to fight this battle alone, don't be afraid to ask for a helping hand,"

How Can I Explain How I Feel?

"I need reminders that I am not alone."

Make it Okay to Talk About Mental Illness

"Hearing she’s happy is all I’ve ever wanted for her."

Faith and Therapy

"I define my wellness plan by a simple equation: faith + therapy = my recovery."

I Am Struggling, But I Am Not Alone

"I have a host of mental illnesses, but out of them, my PTSD and BPD affect me the most."

The Power of Knowing Who I Am

"One thing I am is free because I love who I am."

Using My Voice to Spread Awareness in the Black Community

"This was the darkest, most trying moment in my life. However, I had to go through the pain for my purpose to be revealed."

Resilience

"The world changes when you change your mindset to re-write the narrative that you were given."

Being a Suicide Loss Survivor During this Pandemic

"Now during quarantine, it’s like all I have is time. Time to reflect on that day my brother took his life. But I know I’m not alone."

Finding a Connection with Humanity

"Everyone on earth was essentially going through the same thing; no one was immune to the effects of COVID-19."
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