Stories of Hope

Stories of Hope: An Interview with Iris McAlpin This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked recovery coach and mental health advocate Iris McAlpin about her journey and her current endeavors. 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? IM: My awareness came on …

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Ari Snaevarsson This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked author and coach Ari Snaevarsson 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 help? AS: It’s hard to pinpoint where my binge-eating …

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Laura Burton This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked advocate Laura Burton 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? LB: I was 16 years old when my symptoms of …

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Krystian Leonard This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked advocate, author and college student Krystian Leonard about her journey and her current activities. Here’s our interview: DS: Tell us a little about your story and the physical and emotional challenges you faced when you were younger. How did these issues continue to affect you and those around you as you were …

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Stephanie Palmer This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked Stephanie Palmer about her mental health 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? SP: I suffered with poor mental health for a …

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Brandy Higgins This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked writer and registered nurse Brandy Higgins about her mental health 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? BH: At the age of 10, …

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with “L” This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked blogger and advocate “L” (who prefers to remain anonymous) about her mental health 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? L: Looking back, I …

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Bridget Croteau This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked author and advocate Bridget Croteau about her mental health 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? BC: I think soon after the birth of my …

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