Author: Zoey Ka

“I am not my mental illness. I am not disordered. The only mad thing about me is the anger that drives me to talk openly and attempt to improve systems.”

“I am learning to own my voice, story, and personal journey of recovery. I have recognised that no one is beyond saving, no one is broken or beyond help, myself included.”

“There is such tremendous power in storytelling. We all tell our stories in different ways; we all feel comfortable sharing in different ways and different parts of our stories. If we can all find just a little piece of courage to have one conversation, with one person, in one safe space.”

“Not to be accepted every time, but it was the acceptance of one email by the Finding North Team that turned years of tension into some release and now some FUN.”

“I won’t be a bystander.”

“You don’t need to change everything in the world, sometimes it’s just about planting seeds.”

“I’ve learned that there are people who are exactly like me, and who will give me the courage to do what I need to live my best life.”

“Our cracks are not a sign of weakness. It takes vulnerability to reveal our inner beauty.”

“Talking about mental illness should feel as natural and as comfortable as talking about a headache.”