

“You Don’t Have to Give In to What You’re Born Into”: Elizabeth’s Story of Breaking the Cycle
Content Warning: This text contains references to trauma and sexual abuse. Elizabeth has spent much of her life trying to understand where she came from while deciding that it would not determine where she was going. “I wanted to make a difference in the world, and I want to change the world with my story,” she says. “You don’t have to give in to what you’re born into. It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it.” A Legacy She Did Not Choose Elizabeth was born in Baltimore in 19
Andrea Orpia


My Name is Will: Love and Recovery
Will explains what recovery can mean for someone living with schizophrenia, and elaborates on an integral component of his experience that h
William Garrett


Family Perspective: The Value of Crisis Intervention
Terry is the mother of a son diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Here she discusses her family's experiences with law enforcement i
Terry Fitzpatrick





















