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CENSORSHIP IS A NO-NO

January 12, 2021 By A reader |

by Philip A. Kumin I’m a self-taught author, and a good one at that. I tried for years to get my well written vignettes published in almost every publication imaginable including the great,… Continue Reading

My Struggle with Mental Illness and Addiction

January 23, 2020 By A reader |

After suffering from severe mental illness for over 30 years, which started in 1989 when I was 19 years old, I am now experiencing true happiness and peace. I never thought I would ever feel this way. The following is my story, which I am telling with the hope that it might help others who… Continue Reading

I was a Victim and Came Back: My Empowerment Story

October 21, 2019 By A reader |

Everyone has their own story, some fortunate, some less so. Mine is a story of abuse, neglect and mental illness, and the long road… Continue Reading

Recovery: Creating Your Personal Journey through Self-Honesty, Resilience and Hope

May 18, 2018 By A reader |

I am in recovery from “mental illness”. I’ve always felt that the typical professional services were unable to provide the relief I needed. When I re-entered the workforce I focused my energy on these limitations. I became a peer specialist-a person in recovery trained in supportive counseling and advocacy. I also began earning my master’s… Continue Reading