All of these people have given their permission to allow us to use their words, image, video and voice to promote our groups. Some have chosen to remain anonymous, some seek only to use their initials to identify themselves, and some are comfortable using a first, or first and last name.
We applaud them for their courage to let others know about their struggles, so that you might feel more comfortable joining our groups and getting help yourself!
Listen to them…
Hayley
Mike
Read what they say…
Kenna
Bill is an outstanding host that puts you at ease from the beginning.
Because of his ways, his personality, he encourages others to open up and be themselves, without ever having to say a word about it.
Leila
I just wanted to say how much I love our group, how helpful it’s been and how AWESOME it is that at the very least we’re consistent but so cool we’re growing in numbers too.
You’re all a bright light in my life, thank you!
Hayley
The weekly confidential peer-to-peer support group has become a coveted time for me.
I can let down the exterior I often put on during the week and share how I am really doing in safe and supported space.
When I share, if I am up to it, I don’t feel judgement, I feel support.
Support comes in many ways – from people simply listening, offering empathy, or offering suggestions from their own experiences.
I am so grateful for the vulnerability, kindness and strength of my fellow peers who attend these meetings.
I really value the community that the Peer-to-Peer support group has created, particularly in this time of self-isolation.
The peer-to-peer support meetings give me strength and make feel more empowered to take on the week.
For me, I often get overwhelmed with all the resources available on the internet that tell me how I can cure my mental illness, which turns into a vicious cycle of shame and blame towards myself for not being able “cure” myself.
I think there is a simple but powerful feeling that is generated from feeling heard, from not having how you feel dismissed and to have people, including people you have never met, listening to you.
I am so grateful for the vulnerability, kindness and strength of my fellow peers who attend these meetings.
The peer-to-peer support meetings give me strength and make feel more empowered to take on the week.