When anxiety takes flight: Learning to land safely
Last night, anxiety swooped in without warning – the way it sometimes does, catching us completely off guard when we […]
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don't wing it alone
Life’s challenges aren’t meant to be faced in isolation. At Connect, we’ve created a safe space where sharing struggles leads to real solutions. Through authentic stories, expert resources, and a supportive community, we help you lift your head and see new possibilities. Ready to stop hiding and start healing? Connect with others who understand – because the journey forward is always better together.
You are enough | Just the way you are
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Our Story
Find out where we started, and the journey we took to get here. Connect through our personal blog of ups & downs, & back arounds.
Our Resources
Find out what has helped us to pull out of the sand, techniques that could help you to connect back to the world around you, & thrive.
Our Library
Check out what's on our bookshelves, read our take, and get a copy to connect your own opinion.
You're not broken, you're breaking through
Real Talk Though
Redoing My Space: How Four Walls Became My Fresh Start
Sometimes the most powerful way to reclaim your life is to literally reclaim your space – one paint stroke at […]
Taking the First Step: Rediscovering Joy One Memory at a Time
Taking the first step Rediscovering Joy One Memory at a Time Sometimes the best way to move forward is to […]
It's Bloggin B!%ch
Real talk from real days – the messy, the beautiful, and everything in between, straight from the heart of someone who's been there and refuses to fly solo through life's storms.
Pages on My Shelves
Book recommendations that'll help you take flight from your own thoughts – because sometimes the best way to get out of your head is to dive into someone else's world.
Out of The Sand Resources
Tools, tips, and treasures we've discovered on our journey – consider this your survival kit for when life gets a little too overwhelming to wing it alone.
Find Your Flock
Join our community of beautifully imperfect humans on social media – because healing happens faster when you're surrounded by people who get it and won't let you face the tough days solo.
Your flock is out there | they're looking for you too
Empowering Our Community Through Connection
Read & Relate
Real stories from real people who've been where you are – because healing starts with knowing you're not alone.
Raw, honest journeys through mental health struggles and breakthroughs
Practical resources and tools that actually worked for people like you
Hope and inspiration for your darkest days and brightest victories
Share & Belong
Your story has the power to change someone's life – including your own.
Anonymous guest posts where your voice stays authentic and unfiltered
Safe space to share your struggles, victories, and everything in between
Community impact – turn your pain into someone else’s lifeline
Follow & Florish
Join our daily journey of growth, setbacks, wins, and everything that makes us beautifully human.
Daily motivation and real talk that keeps your mental health front and center
Behind-the-scenes moments of what healing actually looks like
Community connection with your flock who truly gets it
We're building something beautiful here | a community where real stories create real change
Join The Flock
Connect isn’t just about one person’s journey; it’s about all of us lifting each other up. We believe every story matters, every struggle has purpose, and every breakthrough deserves to be shared. Come see what we’re building together and discover how your story could be the one that changes everything for someone else.
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of adults with mental illness don't receive treatment – that's over 28 million people suffering in silence
Source: Mental Health America - The State of Mental Health in America
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improvement in personal recovery when peer support is part of mental health care
Source: Psychiatric Services - The Effectiveness of Peer Support in Personal and Clinical Recovery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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increase in people with serious mental illness receiving treatment – proof that breaking stigma and building community support works
Source: SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) data reported in "The Impact of Mental Illness Stigma on Seeking and Participating in Mental Health Care"
Our Stories
We want to hear your story. The messy parts, the breakthrough moments, the days you barely made it through, and the times you surprised yourself with your own strength. All of it.