In this raw and personal episode, I reflect on the devastating consequences of inadequate aftercare — both in my own life and in the lives of others. From a formal complaint that left me feeling unheard, to the heartbreak of a misdiagnosis that shaped my youth, I explore the complex emotions of sadness, relief, and long-overdue clarity. This is a message for anyone who has ever felt abandoned after discharge — and a call to share, relate, and push for change. You are not alone.

In this deeply honest episode, I share what it’s really like to still be struggling while trying to support others.

I talk about the anger I carry, the mask I wear, and the shame of not being “better” yet — even though I write and speak about healing all the time.

This isn’t a story about how I made it through.

This is a story about staying.

About showing up anyway.

About still learning — even on the hardest days.

If you’ve ever felt like a fraud for not having it all figured out, or if you’re carrying more than you can say out loud, this is for you.

In this raw and deeply personal episode, I speak honestly about the fear that came with reaching out for help — and how, instead of feeling supported, I felt judged, watched, and silenced.

This isn’t just about mental illness. It’s about being a parent who needed understanding, not scrutiny. It’s about the moments I felt I let my child down — not because I didn’t care, but because the systems in place made me feel like the enemy.

If you’ve ever felt scared to ask for help, or like you were slipping through the cracks while trying to hold everything together — this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we explore the unexpected friendships, human complexity, and hard truths discovered inside a psychiatric hospital. From the bonds formed in the most unlikely places to raw stories of addiction, relapse, and recovery, this is a reflection on what it means to truly see someone. We talk about broken systems, unseen strength, and the deep need for community beyond discharge.

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This is for anyone who’s ever felt judged, misunderstood, or left behind — and for everyone who believes we can do better.

Share your story. Hold space for someone else’s. Let’s challenge stigma, together.

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🎙️ New Podcast Episode – “We’re Not All Mad” is now live!

This week’s episode dives into the powerful stigma around mental illness — the misconceptions, the labels, and the damage they cause. I share what it’s really like to be treated like you’re “crazy” simply for struggling, and why we need to rewrite that narrative.

This one’s honest, reflective, and unapologetically real.

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“What About Now? – Holding on and moving forward” is officially here.

This first episode is raw, honest, and deeply personal — sharing my own experience of being admitted to a psychiatric ward, what happened after, and why I’ve launched this project to support others through the same.

💬 It’s not always an easy listen — but it’s real. It’s for anyone who’s ever asked, what happens next?

🌱 Listen now, follow along, and join us as we explore stories of healing, hope, and holding on — one step at a time.

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🎙️ Welcome to What About Now? – Holding on and moving forward

This trailer introduces the heart of our podcast: real stories about what happens after psychiatric hospital discharge — the quiet, often unseen journey of rebuilding. If you’ve ever asked “What now?” — you’re not alone.

💚 Hope lives here — in the mess, in the healing, in the holding on.

Subscribe now & join us on this journey.