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Paying it Forward After a Life Changed – Robbie’s Story

Paying it Forward After a Life Changed – Robbie’s Story

  • Post Author:ourspaceinc_5ex6xd
  • Post published:January 11, 2021
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When Robbie thinks back on his childhood, it doesn’t hold the typical memories of a young boy. Growing up without siblings, to a single mom who was regularly in the…

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Unmasking the Face of Mental Health – Andy’s Story

Unmasking the Face of Mental Health – Andy’s Story

  • Post Author:ourspaceinc_5ex6xd
  • Post published:December 29, 2020
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“Mental illness is not easy, but we are still people. We shouldn’t be labeled. Like me, I’m a slow learner, and I was labeled as mentally retarded.  I didn’t fit…

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Unmasking the Face of Mental Health – Alicia’s Story

Unmasking the Face of Mental Health – Alicia’s Story

  • Post Author:ourspaceinc_5ex6xd
  • Post published:December 14, 2020
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Alicia grew up in one of Chicago’s roughest neighborhoods. The Robert Taylor Homes was housing complex of 28 densely packed high-rise apartment buildings known for poverty, gang violence, and drugs.…

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Unmasking the Face of Mental Health – Matt’s Story

Unmasking the Face of Mental Health – Matt’s Story

  • Post Author:ourspaceinc_5ex6xd
  • Post published:December 3, 2020
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Despite the difficulties Matt faces every day, he is one of the most open, honest, and humble individuals you might ever have the chance to meet. He will be the…

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Unmasking the Face of Mental Health – Simone’s Story

Unmasking the Face of Mental Health – Simone’s Story

  • Post Author:ourspaceinc_5ex6xd
  • Post published:December 3, 2020
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Optimistic, goal-oriented, encouraging and positive – If you ever have the pleasure of speaking with Simone, these are just a few words that might come to mind. In spite of…

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Unmasking the Face of Mental Health  – Sean’s Story

Unmasking the Face of Mental Health – Sean’s Story

  • Post Author:ourspaceinc_5ex6xd
  • Post published:November 25, 2020
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When you first meet Sean, you notice he is soft spoken and even gentle. But if you are lucky enough to engage him in conversation, you will soon learn that…

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2020 – The Year for Which We Never Thought We’d Be Thankful

2020 – The Year for Which We Never Thought We’d Be Thankful

  • Post Author:ourspaceinc_5ex6xd
  • Post published:November 23, 2020
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2020 has been quite a year…an understatement to say the least. While most people are not sad to see the year come to a close, we would be remiss to…

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Keep Striving for Greatness – Shalene’s Story

Keep Striving for Greatness – Shalene’s Story

  • Post Author:ourspaceinc_5ex6xd
  • Post published:October 12, 2020
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“Just because my eyes don’t work doesn’t mean that I am not a human being, capable of offering the same support and help that anyone else can.”Shalene Fayne – Our…

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The Our Space Peer Support Model – Somebody to Lean On – Part 2

The Our Space Peer Support Model – Somebody to Lean On – Part 2

  • Post Author:ourspaceinc_5ex6xd
  • Post published:October 12, 2020
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In part one of The Our Space Peer Support Model blog, we introduced the Our Space peer support model, utilizing individuals with lived experience walking alongside someone battling a similar…

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The Our Space Peer Support Model – Somebody to Lean On – Part 1

The Our Space Peer Support Model – Somebody to Lean On – Part 1

  • Post Author:ourspaceinc_5ex6xd
  • Post published:October 5, 2020
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"Walking a mile in someone else's shoes isn't as much about the walk or the shoes; it's to be able to think like they think, feel what they feel, and…

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  • Paying it Forward After a Life Changed – Robbie’s Story
  • Unmasking the Face of Mental Health – Andy’s Story
  • Unmasking the Face of Mental Health – Alicia’s Story
  • Unmasking the Face of Mental Health – Matt’s Story
  • Unmasking the Face of Mental Health – Simone’s Story

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