Tag: Chronic illness

By My Own Admission #3 – S.L. Heaton

~ Nicole Lyons ~ 10 Comments

      My hair before and after medication   By my own admission...I am sick.   Unhealthy...unwell...diseased. There are literally hundreds of millions of people who suffer daily with some type of ailment. This doesn't make me special or unique in anyway...it just makes me sick.   I don't generally talk about my illnesses and … Continue reading By My Own Admission #3 – S.L. Heaton

You Don’t Know Me – Dianne Hoffmeyer

~ Nicole Lyons ~ 5 Comments

    You think you know me? You don't. You think I'm the same woman from a few years back? Not even close. You think I'm still quiet, subservient, timid and fragile? Afraid Not. You think I'm just going to let you do and say what you want to me? Think again...   I can … Continue reading You Don’t Know Me – Dianne Hoffmeyer

Stigma Fighters

~ Nicole Lyons ~ 4 Comments

I have never been more proud to stand with a group of people as I am right now. Thank you Sarah Fader and Allie Burke. Stigma Fighters, I bow to you all.   You can read all of our stories here.

Mental Health Warrior: J.C. Hannigan

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In addition to the literal meaning, now mostly historical, the term has acquired a figurative sense referring to "a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness..." --'Warrior' According to Wikipedia J.C. Hannigan is indeed a Warrior in every sense of the word. She is also an accomplished author, an award winning … Continue reading Mental Health Warrior: J.C. Hannigan

MindTrip CROSSFIRE: Bipolar Edition #5

~ Nicole Lyons ~ 6 Comments

A section where I take one topic and hit it from two different bipolar perspectives. This is the place where we encourage you to join in on the conversation, share your experience, and let us know where YOU stand. MindTrip CROSSFIRE: BIPOLAR EDITION #5 Is Bipolar Disorder a Blessing or a Curse? Contributors: Nicole Lyons & … Continue reading MindTrip CROSSFIRE: Bipolar Edition #5