My name is Sarah Tushemereirwe. I have battled with different mental disorders for over 15 years.
Free Mind Hive is a Christian & community-based peer-led non-profit organization that exists to create a society where mental health and trauma are understood, addressed, and healed. I feel I have a responsibility to share my experiences and truths that I have come to know. I can shade more light on mental disorders and overcoming them, who knows, it may save a life or two or more. I would love to share my story with the world in form of a book with scientific research. Writing, editing, publishing and distributing a book well is beyond my means, so I am reaching out to you for financial support, or any other support that you can offer. please check out these campaign sites https://www.gofundme.com/make-sarahs-book-possible http://akabbo.ug/campaigns/make-sarahs-book-possible/
The other agenda for this page is to help shift the paradigm when it comes to mental disorders, stigma and good mental health.
08/04/2026
Breaking the Silence: Men & Mental Health — Week 1: Men, Trauma & Emotional Suppression
Strong men heal too.
Many men were taught to survive by staying silent. From childhood, boys often learn to hide fear, grief, or pain. Trauma doesn’t disappear when ignored — it gets buried in the body. Silence may look strong, but it often carries a heavy cost.
Emotional suppression can show up as:
❌ Chronic stress or burnout
❌ Withdrawal from relationships
❌ Explosive anger or emotional numbness
❌ Physical pain without clear cause
Expression is not weakness. Healing begins when men are allowed to feel.
If this resonates, share this post, tag someone who should hear it, or start a conversation in the comments.
05/04/2026
There are moments in the healing journey that feel exhausting. Moments when you have prayed, sought help, tried different strategies, opened your heart, and still feel like something is missing.
05/04/2026
Stop striving and start resting. 🕊
Many of us spend our lives trying to "get healed," but the Gospel tells a different story. You aren’t running toward a finish line of wholeness—you are living from it.
"By His wounds, we were healed." (1 Peter 2:24)
If you’ve been carrying the weight of trauma, remember: Trauma is real, but it is not who you are. You are a child of God, and His restoration includes every part of you—mind, body, and soul.
Jesus isn't asking you to "get it together." He already finished the work on the cross. He understands your pain and meets you with nothing but compassion.
Take a deep breath today. It is finished. 🤍
01/04/2026
Welcome to April, FMH Family! 🌿
This month, we’re opening up a vital conversation: Breaking the Silence: Men & Mental Health. Behind many quiet battles are experiences of trauma, the pressure to provide, and the weight of unspoken emotions. Mental health challenges in men don't always look like sadness—they often show up as anger, withdrawal, or emotional numbness.
This month is about creating space for:
✅ Honesty about trauma and anxiety.
✅ Understanding PTSD and substance use.
✅ Learning that seeking help is an act of courage.
Let’s look out for the men in our lives and ourselves. Join the conversation all month long as we prioritize healing
01/04/2026
🌸 March Closing: Your Story is Still Unfolding 🌸
What an incredible month it has been! Through our “She Is Still Rising” campaign, we’ve shared deep conversations about healing, resilience, and the strength it takes to navigate the many roles we hold as women.
What we achieved together:
✨ Prioritized self-care and emotional regulation.
✨ Explored healing and self-worth through a Christ-centered lens.
✨ Cultivated a "Give To Gain" spirit—uplifting each other through kindness and support.
To every woman who shared her story or took a moment for her own well-being this month: you matter. Healing and growth take time, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Let’s keep this momentum going. Keep rising, keep supporting, and keep flourishing! 💖
29/03/2026
Across the world, women are powerful agents of change. They nurture families, build businesses, support communities, and lead movements that transform societies. Yet many women continue to face barriers that limit their opportunities and silence their voices.
23/03/2026
Healing Identity and God’s View of You ✨
"God never asked you to disappear to be loved."
For many women, unhealed wounds lead us to believe that our value lies in how much we do for others. But this month at Free Mind Hive, we are breaking those chains. Healing is the journey of unlearning the lies and embracing God’s truth:
✅ You are worthy of rest.
✅ Boundaries are healthy and biblical.
✅ You are deeply known, exactly as you are.
Tag a woman in the comments who needs to hear this today. Let’s remind each other that we are still rising! 🕊️
21/03/2026
Life can bring experiences that leave deep emotional and psychological wounds. Trauma may come from childhood adversity, illness, loss, violence, accidents, or prolonged stress. While these experiences can shape how people see themselves and the world, healing is possible.
19/03/2026
Week 3: Eating Disorders, Body Image & Self-Worth 🕊️
This March, Free Mind Hive is honoring the resilience of women. We know that many are quietly fighting battles with food and body image. If that’s you, please remember: Your struggle isn't a "flaw"—it’s often a response to deep-seated pain or a search for safety.
Let’s hold onto these truths today:
✨ Your body is not the enemy.
✨ Healing is a process, be gentle with yourself.
✨ You are so much more than your reflection.
✨ God calls you beloved—right now, in this moment.
She is still rising. She is learning to nourish her soul.
Join the conversation: How are you practicing "gentleness" toward yourself this week? 👇
11/03/2026
There is a quiet burden many women carry: the pressure to be everything for everyone, while sidelining their own wellbeing. In homes, workplaces, communities even churches, women often give generously of their time, energy, and love.
There is a quiet burden many women carry: the pressure to be everything for everyone, while sidelining their own wellbeing. In homes, workplaces, communities even churches, women often give generously of their time, energy, and love
11/03/2026
Your mental health is not just "in your head"—it's in your body, too. 🕊️
This week for Free Mind Hive, we’re talking about the reality of anxiety, depression, and hormonal health. From postpartum shifts to the impact of chronic stress, your body’s biology is a real factor in your mental journey.
Remember: God is not disappointed in your struggle. He is near to the weary. Healing happens when we embrace:
✅ Medical and mental health support.
✅ Nervous system regulation.
✅ Prayer rooted in compassion, not pressure.
You deserve care that honors both your soul and your science. 💛
08/03/2026
Strong women still get tired, and that is okay. 💛
This March, Free Mind Hive is focusing on the invisible weight many women carry: caregiving, spiritual responsibility, and the constant pressure to "hold it together."
If you’re feeling constant exhaustion or losing joy in the things you love, your body might be signaling emotional burnout. Remember: You were not created to pour endlessly without being filled.
✨ A reminder for your week:
Even Jesus withdrew to rest. Rest is not a weakness, it is a sacred necessity. She is still rising, even when she pauses. 🕊️
Is it time for a pause? Let’s discuss in the comments. 👇
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Free Mind Hive is a non-profit organisation which envisions a mentally healthy society that is free from stigma and prejudice with a mission to promote mental health awareness and well-being through education, support and advocacy.
FREE MIND HIVE was born out of the desire to use our (founders) story, challenges and apply the lessons learnt to create mental health awareness, fight stigma and create hope for those with psychosocial disabilities and their loved ones.
We borrow the above expertise to train people to cope well with stresses of life as well as how to cope with a mentally ill colleague, friend or family member. We motivate, inspire and advocate for a healthy mind.
Free Mind Hive co-founder, Sarah Tushemereirwe is a young mental health advocate and motivational speaker. She was diagnosed with a mental disorder at the age of 12 and started medication at the age of 14 though it is believed to have started earlier. She has suffered from depression, bipolar disorder, bulimia, anxiety, and split personality with occasional suicidal tendencies and self-harm through drug overdose.
Sarah believes she has a responsibility to share her experiences and truths about mental disorders and overcoming them. Who knows, it may save a life or two. She is also writing a book about her experience and hopes to shift the paradigm when it comes to mental disorders, stigma and good mental health.