“People with a mental illness aren't mentally weak. In fact, many of them are incredibly strong. And just like everyone else, they possess the ability to create positive change in their lives.”

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This reads as a corrective to shame and a reminder that illness is not the same as lack of strength. It can be taken to mean that struggle and resilience can coexist, and that change is still possible even when someone is dealing with mental health challenges. It lands when a person feels defined by a diagnosis, or when others need a quieter, fairer way to speak about mental illness.

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Originally said in English.

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About Amy Morin

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