User:DSouthwi

Hello All and Welcome,

I started this Wiki as a way to raise awareness to the continued mental health, substance abuse and suicide epidemic that is plaguing our nation. I am sure you have heard all sorts of facts, see the video's, heard the stories, or even had friends or family members who struggle. I myself struggle with mental health issues, depression and anxiety. When I was in high school (about a million years ago) I developed an eating disorder. I have family members who struggle with active addiction and I am currently in recovery for a gambling addiction. We all have our demons. No one gets through this life without a few scars. But what I hope we can do here is support and listen to each others stories.

Ground Rules:


 * 1) Absolutely no Judgments. Like grandma always said. You don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. Period.
 * 2) This is a safe space.
 * 3) Please be respectful of each other and their stories.
 * 4) Everyones stories and trauma's are valid. Just because it wouldn't have affected you doens't mean it isn't completely valid for someone else.
 * 5) Reminder to be kind, you never know what kind of day someone is having or the silent battle they are fighting.

So I will leave with this:

Remember...You are loved, You are wanted, You are amazing, and You are wanted on this earth.