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Post by dara1012 on Oct 6, 2012 7:27:36 GMT -6
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Post by AuntSueto4 on Oct 6, 2012 21:51:35 GMT -6
Dara,
Thank You for sharing Ken Barlow's story, information/link.
"I'm not going to do this anymore, I'm not going to be ashamed.
Two million people have this in the country, and millions of others deal
with depression and other forms of mental illness. I'm not alone."
I think he was being courageous in sharing his story, to not be ashamed
anymore. I hope he is able to feel supported and he is also helping
educate others. I think it will help others to know they are not alone too.
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Post by merrr on Oct 7, 2012 11:41:12 GMT -6
Thank you SO much Dara for posting this! I hadn't heard it yet and it warms my heart that he was brave enough to share this with the world and YOU shared it with us here  |
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Post by dara1012 on Oct 7, 2012 15:12:54 GMT -6
I really appreciated his message. Bipolar disorder is nothing to be ashamed of and I am happy that he shared his story and hope by spreading the word it can help others.
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Post by jlschlangen on Oct 8, 2012 7:55:23 GMT -6
I never would have guessed this about him.
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Post by ReneeW on Oct 8, 2012 9:12:20 GMT -6
Good for him for helping to contribute understanding about and compassion for people struggling with mental illness!!!
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Post by ReneeW on Oct 8, 2012 9:20:24 GMT -6
I just sent that link to my mother-in-law. A friend of hers has a daughter who was just diagnosed and I think the family would be encouraged to know how many well-known people are able to manage their illness successfully.
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Post by CindyChapman on Oct 8, 2012 17:53:22 GMT -6
I worked with Ken for many years on the 10pm news...I was his producer. I could not put into words how courageous I thought it was that he decided to come forward with his diagnosis. I get so angry at the stigma associated with mental illness -- people just do not understand it and have no idea what others go through. Thanks for paving the way, Ken!
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Post by bunsy on Oct 8, 2012 17:56:07 GMT -6
I'm so excited that people are refusing to be shamed and coming forward with their experiences. I claim my mental illness as well--depression. It doesn't make me a lesser person. It makes me me.
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