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Not only have I worked in the mental health field specifically but also in human/social services for 27 years.
But I also live with bipolar depression and anxiety. I’ve been in the brutal lows and felt that darkness. I’ve felt severe suicidal ideation and had specific plans many times. But I have risen up through it and I won’t give up the fight. I want people to know there is help out there.
I have been fighting mental health issues most of my life but in 2015 I lost my six-year-old son to a sudden and fatal asthma attack. I have been in therapy since and recently my therapist recommended me to look into becoming a peer specialist. I am working on the free training put out by my state to become certified. I have also started a page & private group Mental Wellness and Cosplay this month to help promote mental health specifically in the cosplay and convention scene. This sounds like a great group to be a part of.