Stories
Looking Beyond Stigma
Mandy's Story: "You have a purpose. Never give up!"
We can be that beacon of light, just calling out to everyone, “Hey, step out of the dark. Do not let fear decide your choice in life.”
Stories
Looking Beyond Stigma
Tammy's Story
Some illnesses aren’t visible on the outside, but are very real to the person experiencing them. Tammy reminds us to #LookBeyond assumptions.
Some illnesses aren’t visible on the outside, but are very real to the person experiencing them. Tammy reminds us to #LookBeyond assumptions.
A short and powerful statement from a visitor who stopped by our #LookBeyond table at the Recovery Fair in September.
Why pledge to #BeStigmaFree? For Adrian, it’s all about community: “This is a very positive town. We have some very beautiful people here.”
The worst stigma is self-stigma: the inability to love yourself, or blaming yourself, for a brain disorder that can strike anyone, no matter their race, background, job or income.
Hey, Laceey. It’s Laceey. This is not a prank. This is not your mom trying to make you feel better, or your dad playing some ridiculous joke on you. You know them well enough. They would never write you a letter like the one you are about to hear.
Dear Baby,
You are growing inside of me. I don’t know if you are a girl or boy but I know I love you more than I will ever be able to show. I have all of these plans for us and memories that we will make.
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
418 West Kalamazoo Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269.553.7120
hello @ lookbeyondstigma.org
