Narratives of Hope is a space for people to come together, share their stories, and break down the stigma surrounding mental health.

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  • what we do

    Mental health affects all of us. We believe in the power of sharing our stories and connecting through lived experience. Our platform provides a space for people to come together.

    OUR MISSION

  • who we are

    We’re a small but mighty team with a big vision — destigmatize the conversation around mental health. Our passion is fueled by our personal connections to our cause.

    MEET OUR TEAM

  • support us

    We can create change together. We aim to build a community that is empowered to speak up and reach out. Your support makes a big difference in how we tackle mental health.

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FEATURED NARRATIVES

  • Kaitlyn's Story

    “I wanted to share this for anyone who can resonate with any bit of what I wrote, because the stories of others have actually been the reason I asked for help.”

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  • Kelle's Story

    “The last thing that the disease will try to take is your life. OCD nearly succeeded in taking mine, yet, through some stroke of good fortune, my story did not end there.”

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Join our community of brave individuals speaking up about mental health.

SHARE YOUR STORY

Ready to share your story? Here’s how.

  • Dream it.

    Reflect on your mental health journey. Your biggest challenges and struggles, your moments of healing and hope. What do you hope others can learn from your story?

  • Create it.

    We like to keep things open for you to express yourself in whatever way feels best — from written work and poetry to art, photography, digital media, and more.

  • Share it.

    Once you’ve finished creating, it’s time to share your work. Once you submit your piece, we’ll be in touch. Your story could be the next one featured on our platform.

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