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Guest Post: Starting Over is Not a Sign of Failure

May 16, 2018 by Stephanie 2 Comments

Today Catherine Irwin shares how her family has navigated through the experience of supporting a family member living with mental illness. Please welcome her as she shares her story. Starting Over is Not a Sign of Failure. Starting over is not a sign of failure, but a mark of courage – a willingness to give […]

Filed Under: Sacred Connections Tagged With: Bipolar, joy, Mental Illness, road to recovery, self-care, starting over, stigma

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