PeerSupporter
My blogs
| Location | United States |
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| Introduction | I am a mental health consumer who has been living with what has been labeled as Bipolar 2, among other diagnoses. However, I believe that whatever it is has made me take The Road Less Traveled By. I once measured myself against my "normal" friends who seemed to be living perfect lives. But my life truly began when I started running my OWN race! When I met my husband, who is a Peer Support Specialist, he introduced me to the term RECOVERY. I had never before heard the word RECOVERY used in the same sentence with MENTAL ILLNESS. My husband had worked very hard on his personal recovery to get to where he was when I met him. He inspired me-and still does today! I started to learn that I could recover too. I learned about my strengths, and what got me jazzed enough to get me out of bed in the morning. It happens that helping my peers, and supporting them through their ups and downs is what I love to do, and what motivates me daily. So, this website is a natural consequence of my passion for wanting to support my peers. And, if this site inspires others to find their passions in helping their peers, then my job here is done. |