realLIVES: 2 NEW stories

realLIVES

realLIVES by talktobert

We've collected two new stories to share with you since we launched out realLIVES website last week: Joshua shares his experiences while attending our Therapeutic Classroom and Elizabeth, who is also on our Board of Directors, gives her account of an almost 30-year journey towards independence.

HEAR THEIR STORY

When drama is a good thing - - Joshua Graves

All bases are covered - - Elizabeth Sheils

SHARE YOUR STORY

Whether you choose to share anonymously or publicly, there are others out there that need to hear about your mental health challenge. Your story can save their life.

Submit your story to talktobert@bertnash.org or mail it to the Bert Nash Center at 200 Maine Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

UPDATE: We've received another story from long-time client Cheryl Mark. Read her story here.

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