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Link – How and When to Bring Up Your Struggle with Mental Illness
This is really a struggle for many, as is talking about being a survivor of child abuse, frankly. I’ve gotten somewhat comfortable talking about it in some situations, but even that took years, and there are still situations where I’m not comfortable at all. Maybe some of Jonathan’s tips can help all of us be…
Sharing – It Took Me Decades to Feel Angry
Whatever that looked like for you, we know that survivors often have difficulty feeling emotions, let alone expressing them. None of this is good for our long-term healing and I hope you’ll read Andrea’s story and how she approaches anger now. I think we need a reminder that we can heal to the point where we feel our emotions, and live with them in a healthy manner.Â
Sharing – Fourteen MORE Incredible Memoirs about Mental Illness and Addiction
This is a powerful statement made by Rachel in the introduction to her list. “I believe more than ever we are only as sick as our secrets. By sharing our stories and reading others, we rid the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction and we can begin to heal and thrive.” If you’re looking…
