About Sterling

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.

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The House of the Rising Sun

The horror story the world has been waiting to hear

Coping With Mental Illness

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, 20235 min read

To Wrestle With God

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, 20207 min read

Losing My Illusions

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, 20204 min read

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