The Importance of Support and Overcoming Stigma

In this chapter, they discuss the importance of support in dealing with mental illness and overcoming the shame and guilt often associated with it. They mention their aunt who helped them realize there were ways to get better. They also touch on the cultural differences in how mental illness is viewed and the need for representation and sharing of stories. The chapter ends with the idea that seeing others succeed in managing their mental illness can inspire others to do the same.