Ben Moy
There is no playbook of easy answers for any given situation, no prescribed code of conduct, but I have learned best from example, by observing and internalizing the ways people I admire manage.
Stella Wang
I worked hard, crushed my goals, and bothered no one in my life. I had it together, but I was not happy.
Grayze Sepe
To my 7 year old self — the bright eyed and bushy tailed girl that came to the US hoping for a better future — I’m so sorry that I was ashamed of who you were. I’m so sorry that I robbed you out of celebrating the beauty of your skin, culture, and identity.
Julianne
I want to remind myself, and everyone else, to focus on yourself. Be mindful of what our mind and body are telling us. Our feelings are valid. Our thoughts are valid. Sometimes, we just need to take a step back and take a deep breath. Healing takes time. It takes patience. Show yourself compassion and kindness.
Stephanie Tran
Although it is a daily struggle to fight against my anxiety, teaching motivates me to maintain a healthy mental state and gives my life purpose in helping my students achieve their version of happiness.
Isabelle
…I’ve learned how to talk about my emotions and open up to people I trust. I’ve made it a point to reach out to others as I firmly believe that no one should have to go through anything alone.
Tiffany Le
It may have broken me, but it gave me a chance to rebuild and learn about myself in ways I never could have. It gave me a chance to truly love myself inside and out instead of faking it. I am not a victim; I am a survivor.
Fiona Huynh
My mental health journey had started many years ago but I was afraid in confronting it. The fear was hard to overcome but it was worth every little bit of energy and bravery in me to finally realise that what I was thinking wasn’t true.
Lillian Nguyen
I want people to be able to speak about mental health as if it was as common as high blood pressure. In the end, my journey has just started as I have learned I am not that shy quiet introverted girl, I am actually smart, confident and driven woman.
Camille Ko
Depression can shape who I am, but it doesn’t own who I am. And by managing my depression, I won’t lose a part of myself, but will just grow and evolve into a person who, at the end of the day, is still Camille.
