Adoptee. Childhood Trauma Survivor.

Adoptee. Childhood Trauma Survivor.

Never Feel Ashamed You Need Help

Hi Everyone,

There is sadly still shame and stigma surrounding mental health.

I was diagnosed with a mood disorder when I was thirty, yet I kept my struggles secret and went to crazy lengths so that others wouldn’t know I saw a therapist.

Growing up, I saw my adoptive mother attempt suicide twice. I wish she received the help she desperately needed.

My essay on why I kept my mental health challenges under wraps for over 30 years published on Insider.com yesterday.

https://www.insider.com/cyclothymia-mental-health-struggles-shame-stigma-secret-asian-american-2022-7

Mental health IS health!

Wishing you and yours a safe rest of summer.

Yvonne

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