When the Snow Falls

Many people are made to feel different or isolated because of their struggles with mental health. This blog intends to help reduce the stigma that is associated with mental illness. Speakers share their own personal stories about how mental illness has impacted their lives. Hopefully we can help to spread the following messages: You are not alone, You do not need to be ashamed or embarrassed about how mental illness has impacted your life, and Mental illness affects everyone. The more we realize these factors, the stronger our fight against stigmatization will be. More information here.

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I'm in a really, really positive place right now, and I think that anyone is able to get to a similar place, as long as they are willing to receive help.

Cassie, When the Snow Falls

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Sometimes it can be hard to remember why I chose survival. But when I do remember, it’s the best feeling in the world.

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Happy Valentine's Day! Show your love for others, and for yourself today. ❤️

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Write in for Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is coming up, and it's all about love! So write in and say what you LOVE to do - something that makes you happy when you're feeling blue. I'll be sharing answers on Valentine's Day. :)

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I didn't understand how a person could not care, or not fear feeling the pain and suffering that went into dying.

Katie, When the Snow Falls, speaking about losing a loved one to suicide

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Thank you so much to everyone who participated in De-stigma December! Can't wait to keep spreading awareness with all of you in 2015! Happy New Year!

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HAPPY FLIPPING NEW YEAR!!!!!!

THANK YOU!!!

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The stigma destroys people who are already vulnerable.

Anonymous

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Every person deserves to be accepted for who they are; we need to educate society that we are all equal.

Anonymous

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The stigmatization harms us because it makes us feel like our sickness isn't real and just made up.

Anonymous

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I can’t get the help I need for my mental illnesses because I would be letting down my entire family.

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Our illnesses do not define us. We write our own stories.

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I only have one friend left. My other friends either left me for their boyfriends, used me as excuses to sneak out with their boyfriends, changed so much that I cant even recognize them or take advantage of me. My one friend has been with me since 4th grade. She doesn't make fun of me or question why I'm freaking out, She knows I have anxiety, self esteem issues and depression... even though I have her, I want to hurt myself again even after 9 months of being clean. I feel worthless.

Anonymous

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The portrayal of mental illness in the media has spread false ideas about what it means to be mentally ill.

Anonymous

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Stigma prevents people from getting help, because sometimes it’s easier to suffer in silence than to risk losing everyone.

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More people need to understand that going to therapy is a GOOD thing. It’s a healthy choice.

Anonymous

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My dad made me feel like it wasn't real.

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