Speak Up Against Stigma
Her Mental Health Journey - An Anthology
Speak up Against Stigma: Her Mental Health Journey
An unapologetic and unafraid anthology for any woman who has ever felt judged, silenced, ashamed, or alone in her mental health journey.
This daring anthology brings together twelve brave women who boldly share their stories of living with mental illness. In Speak Up Against Stigma: Her Mental Health Journey, readers are invited to explore the power of speaking up and joining a movement to fight stigma and promote mental health awareness. This collection of stories will leave you feeling uplifted and empowered to make a positive change.
What's inside:
- A rare glimpse into the realities of mental illness and the power of speaking up
- Uplifting and inspiring stories that offer hope and encouragement to anyone struggling with mental health
- A call to action that will leave readers feeling empowered and ready to make a difference
Discover the courage of these remarkable women and join the movement to fight stigma in Speak Up Against Stigma: Her Mental Health Journey.
AMELIA ZACHRY | LAURA MOSELEY | MIA WALLACE | ANGELA D. WILLIAMS | M.H. NORRIS | BECKS NELSON | HELEN AITCHISON | MICHELLE WITTE | CAROLE CURRY | PAULA BARR SKILLCORN | DR. NAMEETA NADKARAI
EDITED BY : KRISTY TOWSON
Amelia’s piece within this anthology : ‘Mothering with Bipolar’ touches the very essence of being a mother with mental illness, a feat often stigmatized today. She brings us into the light of life with bipolar while striving to be the best mother she can be despite the odds.
Speak Up Against Stigma
Volume 2
In this groundbreaking anthology, twelve women bare their souls, chronicling their battles with mental health challenges and the stigma. Laura Moseley fights for her daughter's dignity in a medical system quick to judge mothers with mental illness. Verlisa Shanklin reveals how childhood trauma led to an abusive relationship where she found herself staring down the barrel of her boyfriend's gun. Shanyce Matthews navigates the suffocating grief of losing her grandmother while maintaining a brave face for her partner's birthday celebration.
From Amelia Zachry's midnight struggle with suicidal thoughts while her husband secretly removes all pills from their home, to Cheryl Massey-Williams' journey to reunite with the daughter she placed for adoption as a teen, these women illuminate experiences often shrouded in silence and shame.
Speak Up Against Stigma offers more than accounts of suffering—it provides a roadmap to resilience. Melody Murray shares her empowering "4 Ds" technique that helped her reclaim her life. Becks Nelson finds healing through reconnection with nature and community. JJ Winston uses her professional position to protect vulnerable patients from exploitation.
Written by women for women, these essays create a sacred space where readers will recognize their own struggles and find the courage to break their silence. This anthology reminds us that speaking our truth isn't just personal healing—it's a revolutionary act that creates pathways for others to follow.
MONICA
“…after reading these raw and powerful stories from these women, I feel that there is hope for me, even with a mental illness.”
AFTAAN W.