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It starts with just a few words: ‘I’m not in a good place mentally’ or ‘I’m struggling.
Matthew
Real Stories From The Community
We’ve all been through tough times, even when we didn’t want to face them. Learn more about and how your neighbors have overcome their toughest moments.
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Recovery to me has made me happy, joyous, and free. Even on my down days, I know it is going to get better.
#IYKYK – Jen
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The hardest thing I could ever do was say I don't know what to do, and I need help. But once I got it out of me, man, my life changed.
#IYKYK – Warren
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There's hope. You never know what your life is going to look like even a year from then, 10 years, or even 15 years in my case.
#IYKYK – Brittany
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Watching him do that yoga and how joyful he was and how relaxed he was. He wasn't my shy, closed off son. He was everything that I want him to be. And for me that just opened up my eyes like I want to be that for them.
#IYKYK – Patience
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You have to start getting comfortable being uncomfortable.
Dave Mishkin
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You can get beyond this.
John Neukamm
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