Personal Stories of Recovery
Here you will find individual stories  of recovery that have been shared with MDSC.  Each person’s journey is as unique as they are and sharing our stories reminds us we are not alone.
Susanne – My journey with mental illness in a nutshell
Times and dates are approximate. Just so you know, it’s extremely rare for me to talk about my mental illness with people. Only a few good friends know, literally.  Even though they know, it’s not talked about it. I’m always trying to analyze why I don’t talk […]
Struggling with mental illnesses is never easy. However, we don’t need easy we just need possible – and recovery IS possible. Sometimes you may feel like giving up, but just remember you’re never alone. I have personal struggles with Bipolar Disorder.
“From birth, you could tell there was something different about me. I would always cry and never sleep as a baby. As the years went by, things just got harder and more complicated. Doctors refused to diagnose me with anything. Later in life, I struggled to 
