Ep. 119: There’s No Shame In Mental Health Treatment

TW: Mention of suicidal thoughts. For 9,490 days, my soror Gris made a choice: to fight. She's been living with Bipolar Disorder for almost 26 years and has reflected on what she's learned about the mental illness, and about herself. I had never known anyone who had needed hospitalization for their mental health until I met Gris, and guess what...it's not the straight jackets and padded walls that movies depict it as. Today we're chatting about all things treatment for mental health and Gris has some beautiful words that she would say to her younger self when she was first diagnosed. Getting help for your mental health isn't weak or something to be embarrassed about. You're not alone. Please seek help, talk to a friend, or contact the Suicide + Crisis Lifeline by texting or calling 9-8-8. You are loved. You are wanted in this world. You are enough.