By Pryana Mishra I’m good because I’ve learnt to deal with all the ups and downs god has given me. During my freshman year of high school, my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and the doctors told us he would be gone within 6 months. This completely broke my family, especially me because […]

By- Ruksar Nisha I’m good because I have learned to deal with life’s ups and downs. Whatever gets thrown my way I learn to get past it no matter what roadblocks. In high school of junior year I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, but before being diagnosed with that I went into this depressive state from eleventh […]

    By Sundeep Nijjar  I am good because I strive to be the best person I can be every day.  This comes in aspects of being a good son, husband, student, worker and most importantly dog owner!  I have had many difficulties in life where I have had to put my personal goals on hold for reasons […]

    Rowena Buted at her sorority’s luncheon   By Rowena Buted I’m good. I’m good because I’m still here trying to reach my goals. As a college student, we face multiple obstacles throughout our years. We face obstacles of failure, confusion, social acceptance, social comparison, and reaching our goals. I’d like to share that […]

  Blogger and student Amelia By- Amelia Today is a new day. I am optimistic about my life. I am hopeful about my future. Most importantly, I am grateful for who I am. “I’m Good” because life is precious, and so am I. Precious is an adjective which people typically use when describing others. The […]

Leslie with her boyfriend By Leslie Rendon I am good. I am living life to the fullest and without complaint. I am a college student out on my own, gaining my independence and proud of it. I have a very supportive family and many close friends as well. I have a boyfriend who is there […]

By Anastasia I am good now but I haven’t always been. I have struggled with anxiety and depression for several years. I was placed on medication but I hated the way it made me feel. Although I wasn’t having as many bad “lows”, I also wasn’t having my great “highs”. I felt kind of dull to […]

By Estoria Cherry I thank god for giving me the strength to carry on and stay focused through the good and bad times. Even as I type this paper I am sick just got out of the hospital yesterday night could barely walk for the last few days and I already permanently walk with a […]

  By Rachelle Nicol’ Mental health is a topic that is not often discussed but is important to all of our health and well-being.  It is important to take out time for you.  If you or a family member has a mental health challenge, reach out for support and get access to information.  I went […]

    By Anonymous I’m a 32 year old Asian female.  I grew up in Oakland most of my life and have experienced so many tragic things in my life. I experienced the loss of friends and family at an early age, the lack of opportunity growing up in a low income family.  I have […]