The Worst Is Just a New Beginning In Disguise
In 2012, my worst nightmare came true: I was diagnosed with a mental health condition. I endured a difficult inpatient treatment and recall the doctor telling my parents that I may never work again…
Nurturing Your Mental Wellness
The mental illness and substance abuse crises in our country are no secret. One in five U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year. Twenty-five percent of students have a diagnosable mental health condition….
The Truth Behind My Title
For many years, I have been thinking about high-achieving professionals and the increasingly difficult paths we have forged for ourselves by “leaning in” — sometimes a bit too far — and the seeming lack of open, honest support structures…
Cards of Hope
I’ve been hospitalized three times. Each time I was alone with my thoughts and reflections – relapse, struggle, disappointment, and hopelessness. I rarely received get well wishes, never flowers to brighten the room…
From Shame to Advocacy
At the time that I discovered The Stability Network, I worked at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital and was extremely private about my health history…
What We Can Learn From the Ali Shuffle
For many of us in The Stability Network, we lived our first decades in a certain way. Then…
The Courage to Own and Tell Your Story
A couple of years ago, I was listening to a Radiolab podcast episode about memory and was amazed…
The Mathematics of Hope
A lot of people say they’d die for their child. I’ve never heard anyone say they’ll show them what it takes to live…
The Long and Noble Road to Lasting Mental Health
A four-step guide that helped me on my recovery journey…
Being Our Own Mental Health Advocate
Sharing examples of recovery can inspire the hope that makes recovery possible. When I was deeply depressed, the examples of Stability Leaders gave me hope…