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The Beautiful Mosaic of a Mother’s Heart

    Hello to all~ I have written a small book of poetry.  This project was born from the love and frustration of the care for my son who suffers from SMI (serious mental illness).  I am not a writer or poet.  This work comes from my own cathartic space.  Twelve years of extreme ups

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From Survival To Success — Chloe h.

(Content note: eating disorders) by Chloe H. In 2019, just a few months before COVID-19 hit, I fell into a series of disordered eating habits. These habits went unnoticed by many, and unaddressed until July 2020. It was then that I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. I underwent counseling and nutrition therapy for months, though

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Corey Burrell sitting in front of a river.

Deaf & Austitic: My Mental Health Struggles

(*CONTENT NOTE: BULLYING AND PHYSICAL ABUSE) NH Rapid Response is available 24/7 if you or someone you care about is having a mental health or substance use crisis. To connect, call/text 833-710-6477 or visit NH988.com.  If you are outside NH, please call/text 988.  Additional 24/7 support options can be found at https://www.naminh.org/crisis-lines/. Hello, My name is Corey Burrell

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Overworking is NOT the Same as Healing

(*Content Note: suicide) NH Rapid Response is available 24/7 if you or someone you care about is having a mental health or substance use crisis. To connect, call/text 833-710-6477 or visit NH988.com.  If you are outside NH, please call/text 988.  Additional 24/7 support options can be found at https://www.naminh.org/crisis-lines/. I stood in the entrance with my hand still

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Pamela Mott’s Story

My name is Pamela Mott and I am a licensed mental health counselor in a small little town. I have four children and I am married. I experience an enormous amount of stress. I often feel that I should be able to save the world. My family lineage is riddled with the effects of serious

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TL Clyde: A Mother’s Perspective

She sits at the window pondering if she is the only one. She has wondered for so long if there is anyone else out there that understands what is happening in her home. Are there others out there who are afraid of what the world holds for her child? What do the neighbors think every

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