Major depressive disorder & shame :: why honesty matters
Genevieve felt so much shame around her depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation because she felt she should be able to deal with it alone. It took telling professionals and her family to get the help she needed.
Depression and love :: the distance between us
Summer experiences depression and shares what it’s like to be in a relationship with someone who is also depressed and how they cope when they’re both having a bad day.
What it means to forgive and be forgiven
Dee shares that as a mother with BPD, she was a wrecking ball and how she got closure from her youngest child through Radical Acceptance (DBT) and asking for forgiveness.
Missing years dating
Afraid to be “outed” by others for his mental illness, Jim would withdrawal, leaving big gaps between his romantic relationships and an incomplete ledger of dating successes.
Depression, suicide, and a second chance
Spartan shares his story of loss over his father; the downward spiral of depression and how that has impacted his life. He finds recovery is Jiu-Jitsu.