Sam, 26, Ireland
“For the last 8 years of my life, I have had a gambling addiction, and for 8 years, I kept this secret to myself. Like…
Julia, 28, Scotland
“I have been on the path to recovery and have come a long way in the past few years. At 14, I was diagnosed with…
A letter from someone with BPD to those who want …
“Dear reader, My name is Hannah, and I have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). You might have heard some things about people with BPD, particularly in…
Deb, 63, Illinois, USA
“It’s liberating to talk about my struggles with mental illness. That is now that I’ve come out on the other side. There was a time…
Stan, 50, Pittsburgh, USA
“I struggled with fear and anxiety for over 20 years and there were times I felt like giving up. During these times, my anxieties and…
Jackie, 19, New Hampshire, USA
“Music is my outlet, my release, and it always has been. It’s where I go when I have anything on my mind. Whether I’m…
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