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…
“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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
"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…