01/14/2025
Are you a survivor who wants to inspire others with your mental health journey?
(Option to remain anonymous with no photo!)
Are you a mental health professional who wants to help others and contribute to a free, accessible community resource designed for everyone?
Now officially introducing…
Breaking the Cycle: Stories of Strength and Stigma
https://www.smelltherosesmemorycreation.com/breakingthecycleproject
This is a mental health awareness campaign for all, featuring a resource anthology and traveling photography exhibit that illuminates the resilience of individuals living with mental health struggles. The project combines powerful portraits and personal stories with actionable mental health resources from professionals to raise awareness, foster empathy, and provide tangible support to those who need it most.
This project is deeply personal and driven by lived experience with those struggling with mental health. My goal is to create a space where conversations about mental health can happen without shame or stigma, and to remind those who are struggling that they are not alone. Through storytelling, I aim to break cycles of silence and stigma, normalize mental health challenges, and inspire communities to take meaningful action in supporting holistic well-being.
Your partnership will help me make a lasting impact by allowing me to share these stories and resources across communities, reduce barriers to mental health support, and foster a more compassionatte society. Together, we can break the stigma and create a world where mental health is not only prioritized, but understood.
If you want to be part of this project in any way- sharing your story as a survival, offering your expertise as a mental health professional, or helping sponsor the exhibit- I’d love to chat!! Feel free to message me or email me at smelltherosesmemories@gmail.com. If you want to donate, my Venmo is !
https://www.smelltherosesmemorycreation.com/breakingthecycleproject
I appreciate everyone who has reached out so far!! I have received an outpouring of love and support so far for this project, and I’m so grateful for each and every single one of you ❤️
