Stories of Hope

Stories of Hope: An Interview with Gabe Howard This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked mental health activist and author Gabe Howard about his journey and his current activities. I’m very excited to feature Gabe. 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? …

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Jordan Smelley This is part of of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked peer support specialist Jordan Smelley about his journey and his current activities. First, I’ll have Jordan introduce himself, and then you will find our interview. I am currently 30 years old, and I am a Peer Recovery Support Specialist with Transitional Age Youth Endorsement in Texas. Growing up was very different for …

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Craig Lewis This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked peer specialist Craig Lewis about his journey and his 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? CL: When I was 7 years old, I was …

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Catherine Rose Liberty This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked eating disorder recovery coach Catherine Rose Liberty 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? CL: Growing up I never …

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Erin Bahadur This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked writer and personal trainer Erin Bahadur 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? EB: I think the most obvious issue …

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Linda Cole This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked peer mentor Linda Cole 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? LC: I became aware of my mental health concerns …

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Don Johnson This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked peer support specialist and US Army veteran Don Johnson about his journey and his 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? DJ: I did not …

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Ashanti Cheatham This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked college student and mental health advocate Ashanti Cheatham 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? AC: I became more aware …

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