Day 01: Self-Admitting to a Psychiatric Hospital | January 2025 Diary

After 16 months living homeless in my car, I self-admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Boulder, Colorado. This is my first diary entry from inside—January 7, 2025, exactly one year ago this week.I share what led to admission, the process itself, and why I didn't feel worthy of the care I was receiving.If you've ever felt unseen, emotionally offline, or quietly overwhelmed while life kept moving—this may feel familiar.⚠️ Crisis resources: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Call or text 988 | 988lifeline.orgI'm not a therapist. This is only my experience being shared.Read the full transcript: https://berchman.substack.com