My Mental Illness Doesn't Define Me | Svetlana Cherinienko on Mental Wellness
My mental illness doesn’t define me. However, it has made me who I am. It has made me resilient, strong and so much more self aware of who I am. I no longer live in shame because mental illness isn’t something to be ashamed of. I’m proud of who I am and I have the ability to help others that live in silence with mental illness. By being a mental health advocate, I work hard for all of us to be seen and come out of the darkness into the light. Mental health should be taken seriously especially now during these difficult times with the pandemic. No one should be silenced or feel so stigmatized they can’t go get help. We need to come together, show compassion, love and understanding. Mental illness is real and it’s not always easy to live with. However, it’s possible to get help and live a better life. Be kind to your mind. - Svetlana Chernienko @therealsvetlana
Svetlana Chernienko, Advocate for Mental Health Awareness
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