Meet Tyler, who is overcoming alcoholism one day at a time and has been sober for FIVE YEARS now! Tyler’s story is so relatable and honest. He remembers the period of denial and comparison to others: “No. I’m just like everyone else. I go out. I have fun. I get hammered. I move on. Except…I couldn’t. Because I can see …
I’m Justin and this is my 1N5 journey…
Meet Justin who is sharing his brave journey with depression and how the ripple effect of trauma and mental illness can impact everyone in a family. We thank Justin for being so incredibly strong and outspoken! His story is so relatable and will save lives!
I’m Alyssa and this is my 1N5 journey…
Meet warrior, Alyssa. She’s a local high school student who’s been living with severe depression since the age of six. We love that she’s brave enough to talk about her struggles with depression, eating disorders, self-harm, and comparison and how medication and therapy have changed her life. Thanks, Alyssa for being so open and making others feel less alone.
I’m Lauryn and this is my 1N5 journey…
(*Trigger Warning*) Meet Lauryn Powers, a brave Wright State University student, sharing her story about living with bipolar II disorder, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. She shares how her dealing with her mother’s mental illness and the loss of her grandfather impacted her life and led to her seeking professional help for her mental health at the Lindner Center of Hope.
I’m John and this is my 1N5 journey…
Meet John, a fellow Cincinnatian and author, who lives with bipolar disorder with psychotic features, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder. John shares his struggle, his breaking points, his turning points, and how writing about his experiences helped him find strength and clarity.
I’m Lindy and this is my 1N5 journey…
Meet Lindy, a freshman at The Ohio State University, who lives with anxiety and has experienced depressive episodes. She explains what it felt like to “always dread something that wasn’t there” and how her friends played a huge role in her seeking help. Lindy says, “Speaking out doesn’t mean that your weak. It means that you’re stronger than whatever is inside …
I’m Sydney and this is my 1N5 journey…
Meet Sydney, a local high school senior living beyond her depression, self-harm, and suicide ideation. At an early age, Sydney survived the trauma of physical and sexual abuse, bullying, and losing a parent. Her story is one of survival and triumph over circumstances that were out of her control and now she’s owning her painful past by telling her truth! …
I’m Allie and this is my 1N5 journey…
Meet Allie. She’s currently living with anxiety and depression and has also been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Allie is incredibly brave to talk openly about her mental health journey, what it’s like to get help and the comfort in joining others in recovery that understand exactly what you’re going through.
I’m Michael and this is my 1N5 journey…
Meet Michael, a University of Cincinnati student who lives with anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation. Michael candidly share his struggles with mental illness, his path to recovery, and how he’s breaking the mental health stigma for other UC students by creating the Bearcat Support Network.
I’m Darnell and this is my 1N5 journey…
Meet Darnell, who spoke at our 2017 Spring4Life event and has been advocating for self-acceptance and living beyond your mental health diagnosis. Darnell is an actor and model who has lived with generalized anxiety disorder from a very young age. Watch his brave and honest story here.