I write the survival guide I wish I'd had decades ago. My schizoaffective disorder diagnosis came in 2002 and I've learned to live a life I never thought possible. The world needs less stigma around mental illness, and I'm here to break it down one story at a time.

The horror story the world has been waiting to hear
My schizoaffective diagnosis came in 2002. This means I experience hallucinations, white-knuckle highs, and soul crushing lows simultaneously. I write this in the hopes that it can help others manage... ...more
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January 25, 2023•5 min read
The answers you get depend on the questions you ask. The answers you seek may require questions you’ve never considered. ...more
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August 11, 2020•7 min read
I’m sharing my experiences in an effort to breakdown the stigma around mental illness. Everyone’s experience is different in some way. Share yours where you can. Your story might be the survival guide... ...more
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July 26, 2020•4 min read
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