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I’m Good Because I Listen to Music

For me, music has always been a major source for joy and even strength for me. I know I’m good as long as I’m singing. When it comes to my mental health, music is one of the major Wellness tools that I utilize and it’s always, always around me. Music can help pull me out of […]

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I’m Good Because I’ve Learned How to Reduce Holiday Anxiety

As someone who has struggled with anxiety and depression for years, I understand how the holidays can trigger a mental health decline. Between the stress of holiday travel, managing family relationships, and the added financial strain that comes with gift-giving, it can be difficult to feel the holiday cheer, especially if you have plans that […]

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I’m Good Because I’ve Turned Negative Self-Talk into Positive Thought Patterns

I’m good because as far as I can remember, I’ve had horrible re-occurring negative thoughts about myself. “You don’t belong here!”, “You’re worthless!”, “You’re useless!”, “You’re not good enough!”, “You don’t fit in!”, “You suck!”, “You’re a failure!”, “You’re a loser!”, “You’re a reject!”, “You’re stupid!”, “You’re incapable!” I think I got those from my […]

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I’m Good Because I Keep Growing

My name is Cecelia Wynn, and I’m Good because God’s been good to me. He has planted, and continues to plant, more Fruitful, Breathe-taking, Eye-opening Skills and Ideals in my Heart. I have Love for Everyone,even an Enemy. I am to keep my eyes on the prize and keep it pushing. I am to stay positive in every […]

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I’m Good Because I Have Support

I’m good because I have a supportive community. I can’t recover without help.

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I’m Good Because of My Faith

There is none good but One. And He will make it fun, If we follow His beautiful sun Of Righteousness, And believe it’s done!   Would that I could achieve This hope and behind leave A world so gone awry. No, believe! He can make it a sigh!   Well, perhaps it is good That […]

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I’m Good Because I’m a Community Volunteer

I’m good because I like volunteering in the community for meaningful purposes.

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I’m Good Because This is My Story

I’m good because I want to be authentic I’m good because I’ve overcome to tell my story I’m good because I have an ADHD and cognitive disorder and I wouldn’t change myself for the world I’m good because I was fortunate to have the resources and most of all family who embraced me despite cultural […]

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I’m Good Because I Trust in Myself

Dharma Ross – PEERS ‘Lift Every Voice’ Speakers’ Bureau Participant I’m good because I trust and believe in myself. I believe all challenges are part of everyday life obstacles. Face your fears and grow. Have more time to enjoy your successes.

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I’m Good Because I Have Hope After Grief

My ex-boyfriend Chris died on April Fool’s Day. A week later, his friends gave him two vigils in front of the lamp-post in Union Square where he spent the last of his days. It still does not seem real. On Good Friday, April 3rd, at sunset,  the night before the blood moon, a man with […]

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