Share Your Story – End the Stigma

Thanks for taking the time to read this. We've seen time and time again the struggle for founders moving forward who suffer from loneliness and depression. Millions of people suffer from this everyday and we have yet to speak openly about our experiences. We haven't fully embraced our vulnerability. Why? Because there continues to be a stigma in our society when we mention the world disabled, whether it be physically or mentally. Mental health, physical disability, or any disorder for that matter is a part of our lives and allows us to see the world differently.

I'm a 22 year old who's legally blind and have gone through depression myself for quite some time. I've learned that being vulnerable has been the best thing that ever happened to me. I share my story without hesitation and really enjoy listening to the amazing people in this world and what they've been through in their own lives. At the moment, I've been working on my first book. It discusses the stigma attached to disabilities of all kinds and how we can learn to embrace it rather than to numb it. I speak about the adaptive phases most people who suffer from physical disabilities or mental disorder endure. Additionally, rather than just providing statistics and scientific research that don't truly allow us fully understand, I am focusing on sharing real world stories and experiences.

If any of you guys would be willing to share your stories and be featured in my book (anonymous upon request) I would really appreciate ti. Most importantly, you'd be letting people understand rather than just know. The science behind all this allows us to know, but if we're able to be openly seen for who we are then we can allow others to understand how it feels. You guys are all awesome people and would love for you to contribute.

Thanks again for the time!

Email me - llorens_j@hotmail.coom