
How building a support system helps my mental health
Recovery taught me two hard truths: you’re not alone, and asking for help is okay. I’m rebuilding support deliberately.
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Initially returned to her love of writing to strengthen her healing process. She has since evolved into a freelance writer full-time, paving her way to be very outspoken about advocating and supporting mental health issues. In 2020, in addition to her writing career, Anya became the driving force and Creative Director behind As Told By Anya (ATBA): a versatile source for content creation, consulting and management. ATBA is dedicated to amplifying the often-unheard stories of marginalized BIPOC communities. You can find out more about Anya, her work and social media here: www.linktr.ee/anyanicola

Recovery taught me two hard truths: you’re not alone, and asking for help is okay. I’m rebuilding support deliberately.

I’m hoping that by sharing some of my personal experiences (because I’m still learning new lessons myself daily), I can help someone else out there.
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