A couple of years back, I asked readers and the general public if they would like to contribute to the blog by opening up to the world and share their own encounters with the ups and down of their battles with their mental health. The feature had a great response from people from all different backgrounds with a wide range of illnesses, all at different stages of recovery.

Here are the faces of our brave warriors. These are their realities.

Click each story to read their personal journey.

**Warning; some content may trigger**