Recovery Stories
Come Alive
For as long as I can remember, I never really felt a part of. I spent years of my life changing shades like a chameleon. I grew up with my father, stepmother, and half brother. Unbeknownst [...]
Daniel’s Story of Recovery
I had the childhood anyone would want. Loving parents, a neighborhood block with tons of kids my age to play with, and the opportunity to do anything I wanted with my life, surely a lot [...]
Cassidy’s Recovery from Addiction and Dual Diagnosis
As a young girl my parents always encouraged me to be involved in the community. They wanted me to play sports, participate in after school clubs, and interact with other children. I had trouble finding [...]
Through the Fire and Into the Light
My whole life I was told to sit pretty and keep my mouth shut… little girls were meant to be seen not heard. I was pretty good at my job of doing this and was [...]
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 [...]
Living with Bipolar Disorder – Tara’s Story
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. This [...]
Start with your smile
My name is Kelly Wong, I am 26 and currently living in Toronto, Ontario. For the past few years, I have been battling with depression. Until the recent year, I am on the path of [...]
Sophie’s Story
“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 [...]