Share your story – Heather Lipponen

Tell us a little about yourself

I am a 25 year old single mother of two. I lost my mother to suicide in 2009. Since then I have battled my own challenges with mental illness and have worked hard to help others..

What mental health challenges have you experienced?

I lost my mother to suicide in 2009. I also battle my own challenges with mental illness.

How did you get support for your mental illness? 

I received some help from my family. Mostly I sought my own help. I tried many different medicines and counselors. I now have an amazing therapist.

Whether your story is a few words or great many words, it is your story.  In just a few words, Heather has taken us into her world and given us hope that in spite of her challenges, she is making progress.  Sometimes, it is just hope in a story like Heather, that can help people start the recovery story.  Share your inspiring story here.

About The Author

Defying Mental Illness

Chuck and Zoe are the founders of Defying Mental Illness (DMI), a Community Interest Company. Guest bloggers have played a very enriching role in making this website a highly recognized website for mental health advocacy. To contribute a blog, please contact us.

Defying Mental Illness – Put a Full Stop, is an organization with a mandate to reach out to those faced with mental health challenges to help them not only defy the disease, but also put a full stop to the stigma and discrimination. Chuck and Zoe are often invited to speak on various platforms including radio and television.

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