From the Abilities Expo Chicago, we sit down for a fast, unfiltered talk with Flor, a 25-year-old grocery clerk living with schizoaffective disorder with bipolar features and PTSD. She brings a clear-eyed account of losing her sense of self last year and the stubborn faith that helped her rebuild it—verse by verse, day by day—despite doubts from doctors and family. 

What emerges is a practical blueprint for resilience. We explore how spiritual practices can complement therapy and medication, why routine and work can steady the mind, and how reframing recovery as “years new” keeps growth visible when progress feels slow. We also talk about the power of community spaces like the Abilities Expo, where disability, mental health, and adaptive life meet without stigma. This isn’t a polished studio interview; it’s a speedcast that trades perfect sound for human connection and grounded advice.

If you’re at rock bottom or love someone who is, you’ll hear a message that travels well: hope is a practice, identity is bigger than a diagnosis, and shared stories shorten the distance between struggle and strength. Press play for a short, honest dose of encouragement—and pass it to someone who needs proof that better is possible.

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