Taking off my mask
Sara Goguen writes about unmasking her depression, the response from family and friends she did not expect, and how being open about her story has helped her.
Author: Superhero
Finding myself… overcoming borderline personality disorder
Chantal C. writes re her experience with BPD & how she was given a chance twice to find hope. Includes thought-provoking artwork and a poem by Chantal.
An odyssey of life: a video interview with Deborah L. Parker
In this 15 minute interview, Deborah talks about her experience with depression and how her last low moment, led her to more purpose in her life and her career.
A letter from someone I used to be
Serena writes a letter from her old self; someone who struggled with her depression for years, and how her old self is proud of the strong, independent woman she has become.
Just because I have disorders doesn’t mean I can’t have fun!
Brenda Nikkel writes about how she uses laughter has a coping skill in her experience with bipolar.
Flying high (…with nowhere to land): my struggles with inheriting the bipolar disorder gene
Karen, recently diagnosed with bipolar, reflects on her relationship with her Dad (also was bipolar) and how her life and relationships were prior to meds.
Being fat vs being depressed – do you have a choice?
Tanya writes about her struggle with her weight now that she is managing her depression through antidepressants. She outlines her tips for a new approach.