“I’m doing the right thing. This is the thing. I can be my full self here.”
This month the tables are turned—it’s Shaley’s turn to be interviewed. Nichole Forbes chats with Shaley about how the Sisters in Mental Illness vlog began and what she’s learned after first telling her story here on SheLoves just over two years ago.
“I saw silenced women,” she says, “and I thought maybe I could help by sharing my story.”
Shaley also reflects on powerful posts from the past and talks about dreams for the future.
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SHOWNOTES:
Shaley and Nichole mention the following past episodes of Sisters in Mental Illness:
With Abby Norman:
How to Ask for Help
What Not to Say
With Sheli Massie:
Mental Healing
With Michaela Evanow:
Mama Grief
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ABOUT SISTERS IN MENTAL ILLNESS:
One in four people struggle with a mental health disorder in our world. Sisters in Mental Illness is a vlog series where Shaley Hoogendoorn has real conversations with brave SheLovelys who are willing to share their experience of living with a mental illness. 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 alongside 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.
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If you are struggling with any mental health issues, we hope you will reach out and seek professional help.
*Photo of Shaley by @allyfotografymediaco.
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.
