Stories of Hope

You Are on Earth for a Purpose

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Tali Normoyle This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked student and advocate Tali Normoyle about her journey. 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 continue to affect you before you sought treatment? TN: I was raised in a conservative Christian home in which psychology …

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It Is Okay to Not Be Okay

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Dollan Cummings This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked college student Dollan Cummings about his journey. 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 continue to affect you before you sought treatment?   DC: I struggled with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), depression and anxiety as …

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We Must Take Care of the Body, Mind & Spirit

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Tim Davis This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked triathlete and teacher Tim Davis about his journey and his recent memoir. 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 continue to affect you before you sought treatment? TD: I first became aware that I might …

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Don’t Give Up Until the Miracle Happens

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Hope Andersen This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked author and online coach Hope Andersen about her journey and her current activities. 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 continue to affect you before you sought treatment? HA: My awareness of my mental illness …

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Proud to Be a Survivor

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Gerard Gerlach This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked Gerard Gerlach about his journey and his current activities. As a content warning, Gerard does discuss his past thoughts, feelings and behaviors related to suicide. 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 continue to affect …

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I Am An Entire Person

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Laura Kaponer This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked mental health advocate Laura Kaponer about her journey and her current activities. 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 continue to affect you before you sought treatment? LK: Many of those in recovery can recall a “before” and “after” …

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We Might Feel Down But We Can Get Back Up

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Pammila Allen This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked Pammila Allen about her journey and her current activities. 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 continue to affect you before you sought treatment? PA: I was a victim of abuse; mental, physical and sexual abuse. When …

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I Found a Purpose to Keep Going

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Marie Shanley (Mxiety) This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked mental health advocate Marie Shanley, also known as Mxiety, about her journey and her current activities. 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 continue to affect you before you sought treatment? MS: I was …

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