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Personal Stories
My Brother's Battle
My brother Douglas James Lohman, born July 31, 1989, passed away unexpectedly this past October after fighting a grueling battle with mental illness. By sharing his unique and difficult journey, my family and I hope to spread awareness, provide support and break the stigma associated with mental...
My Son's Story
We adopted our son from the Children's Home when he was just three months old - a beautiful, healthy baby boy. I had so many dreams for his future. Kyle made it through high school, but was unable to cope with the pressure of college life away from home. His change in behavior certainly didn't...
I Am Not Alone
My mother's mental illness has shaped the narrative of my life. By the time I was 10 years old, I knew my mother was different from other mothers. My basic needs were provided for, but her increasingly odd behaviors alienated her from me emotionally at that difficult age when I really needed...