Peer Reflections
Stories of Hope, Resilience and Growth
In Peer Reflections, I share stories, experiences, and reflections from my own journey with mental health, recovery, and healing. This section is an honest, vulnerable space where I can connect with you through both the struggles and victories I’ve faced along the way. As a Peer Support Specialist and someone who has navigated mental health challenges, I understand the power of shared experience in helping others feel seen, heard, and validated.
Peer Reflections is about more than just telling my story; it’s about offering insights, tools, and emotional support to anyone on a similar path. By sharing these reflections, I hope to provide encouragement, real-life examples, and practical takeaways that might resonate with your own journey.
Through these stories, I aim to create a compassionate community where we can support each other, learn, and grow together. Whether you’re seeking validation, insight, or just a reminder that you’re not alone, Peer Reflections is here to be a part of your healing process.
Recent Posts
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How Gratitude Transformed My Life
Gratitude has transformed my life. It shifted my negative thinking and allowed me to see beyond my own struggles. If you’ve experienced—or know someone who has dealt with—depression or other mental health challenges, you know how hard it can be to regulate emotions, form thoughts, or see the light at the end of a long,…
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Winter’s Whispers
While out in the frozen tundra, I captured this scene over Lake Superior, overtaken by sea smoke. The entire area was shrouded in an eerie whiteout, with visibility severely limited—a hauntingly quiet and surreal landscape. At -20 degrees, the only sounds were the crunch of snow beneath my feet and the shifting ice on the…
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Curious Discoveries
This week’s Through the Lens piece captures a moment that intrigued me. I noticed several butterflies fluttering around and then landing on dirt. It piqued my curiosity because I had always thought butterflies get their nutrients solely from the nectar of flowers. After capturing several images, I continued to watch them for a while. It…
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Gratitude: A Glimmer of Hope
Before The Glimmer Several years ago, I met with a therapist shortly after being discharged from the hospital’s mental health ward. This appointment was part of the safety plan established upon my release—a plan that felt like a daunting step into the unknown. During the session, the therapist shared several diagnoses that shook me to…