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Blogs
Minding Your Mind presents these personal blogs from two people dealing with their mental health issues. These brave young adults are willing to share their story to inspire teens and their families struggling with similar issues.
Life After the Fall
Jordan Burnham
My name is Jordan Burnham and I’m a 19 year-old guy that suffers from depression. Last year I tried to commit suicide by jumping out of my 9-story bedroom window. After falling over 100 feet, by miracle I survived and now I am trying to make a positive from such a horrible nightmare. My story has been featured in newspapers, magazines, and TV as well. I am able to go around talking to middle schools and high schools about my story and my mental disorder, depression. I'm writing this blog for the Minding Your Mind Foundation to show you that, although I live with depression every day, my life still functions like anyone else’s.
My Fight for IMperfection
Melissa Hopely
My name is Melissa Hopely. I am a very determined and outgoing 22 year-old who battles Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Although my struggles can be difficult at times, I still live everyday just the same as all of you. I'm writing this blog for the Minding Your Mind Foundation to show that even when one lives with a physical or mental illness or disorder, they can still lead a pretty normal and pretty AMAZING life. I guess my journey begins now and hope you guys will stick with me and follow my interesting, but definitely IMperfect life!