Stories of Hope

Even the Darkest Days Have a Brighter Tomorrow

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Nikki DuBose This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked writer and mental health advocate Nikki DuBose about her history of mental health issues and her current advocacy work. Here’s our interview: DS: When did you first start becoming aware of mental health concerns and how did they affect you? ND: My problems began at an early age, so they became ingrained in my …

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Life Can Be So Beautiful

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Natalie Harris This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked former paramedic and mental health advocate Natalie Harris about the challenges she has faced and how her journey of recovery continues to unfold. Here’s our interview: DS: When did you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health. How did these issues affect you  before you sought treatment? NH: When …

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Finding Hope and Healing

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Julie Kraft This is the first of a series of articles featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked advocate and author Julie Kraft about the challenges she has faced with her mental health and how her journey of recovery is continuing to unfold. Here’s our interview: DS: Tell us about when you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health. How did these issues affect you and …

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