Stories related to Anxiety

For many years, Jules internalized the message he received from those around him that he was broken and unfixable. But all that changed once he realized that he alone is the expert on his life – and that it’s actively better because of who he is and what he’s been through.

Anthony’s life was spiraling out of his control. That is, until he discovered his faith—and through this faith, he found a light that cast out the shadows of his past.

Amanda spent years denying her alcoholism, afraid that facing it would liken her to her father. A hungover Sunday morning resulted in an epiphany that gave her the strength to face the trauma she had for so long tried to drown. Today, she revels in her sobriety.

Gabriela had tried everything to improve her mental health. Nothing had worked. But when she gathered the courage to quit a toxic job and embraced gratitude and mindfulness, she learned to love herself unconditionally.

Jillian lost her father to suicide at a young age. Not a day passes that she doesn’t think about him and how he would’ve impacted her life. But a recent discovery— proof of her father’s love for her—finally allowed Jillian to accept and grow with her trauma.

Yolanda has come to realize her mental illness is not a death sentence. Instead, she has found joy in sharing her story and in helping others learn about childhood trauma, its associated mental health challenges, and how to manage it.

Suffering from anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation, Stephanie dropped out of school. If it hadn’t been for her family, she would never have sought help. Day by day, Stephanie is learning how to love and take care of herself.

Hannah didn’t know how to express herself after decades of abuse. In an attempt to escape her mother’s violence, she moved in with her father yet was confronted by her stepmother’s emotional abuse. Despite this, education helped Hannah gain control.

Meaghan seemed like a well-adjusted girl. But beneath it all, she suffered from crippling anxiety. Grief and loss caused it all to bubble to the surface, and finally, Meaghan realized it was time to seek help.

Undiagnosed depression as a child spiraled into a teen dependency on alcohol and drugs. Today, sober and recovering, Jay is a mental health advocate dedicated to ending the stigma around children with mental health struggles.