Ben Bidwell, 37, London, UK
“I grew up wearing a mask that portrayed me as strong, brave, tough and manly, in an effort to be perceived as a real man.…
Ashley, 23, Melbourne, Australia
“This path started when I was 7 years old and I was sexually assaulted at school. I faced not being believed at all and most…
Prudence, 27, Belgium
“Most people think about PTSD as it being a mental illness mainly for soldiers who were in a warzone and who saw terrible happenings in…
Phoebe, 19, Auckland, New Zealand
“I have struggled with depression, anxiety and self harm for too long to even really remember when it started now. Throw a bit of disordered…
Mercy, USA
“I struggled with depression for 20 years and only now have the courage to let go of the stigma of shame in order to SPEAK…
Whitney, Miami, Florida
“I have struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember, but I’m happy to say I’m in a place where it rarely shows…
Ashish, 19, Aurangabad, India
“Three years ago I was sent to the ER for a surgery for reasons I should not mention because it’s too embarrassing. Because of this…
