Today Shaley and Abby Norman talk about both helpful and unhelpful things you can you tell someone with mental illness. Shaley has a diagnosis of bipolar 1 and Abby with clinical depression. Together they share a glimpse into their messy and beautiful minds.
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What Not To Say To Someone With Mental Illness
What To Say To Someone With Mental Illness
Abby’s Prayer for Our Sisters in Mental Illness
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Sisters in Mental Illness is the new blog series where Shaley Hoogendoorn has real conversations with brave SheLovelys who are willing to share their experience living with a mental illness. We live in a time where 1 in 4 people struggle with a mental health disorder, so these conversations are very important. We will share ALL the stories—stories of sadness, madness, shame and struggle. The more we talk about hard things like mental health, the better we can understand and walk with and along side our Sisters in Mental Illness. We can remind each other that our stories are not over yet. Together we can smash the stigma and stereotypes of mental illness ONE story at a time.
Shaley Hoogendoorn is a speaker, vlogger and mental health advocate who aims to dismantle the stigma around mental health and create a safe community for those that struggle. She lives with bipolar ll, and is passionate about educating and empowering others about mental health disorders. She talks to other women about living with mental illnesses at SheLoves Magazine in a monthly segment named “Sisters in Mental Illness.” Shaley is also an elementary school teacher and an event planner. You can connect with her on instagram @messybeautywithshaley and Facebook @ Messy Beauty with Shaley.
