The sun will always rise- a mental health story
I first heard the phrase – ‘The sun will always rise, and we will try again’, from a friend when she showed me her sunflower tattoo. It...
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stories
We have compiled stories from members of our community who share their experiences with mental health issues, identity, tough transitions, and more. We will be continuing to share stories so stay tuned for stories that resonate with you!
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Jun 13, 20223 min read
13 Tips on the Post-Grad Transition
The ominous “post-grad transition” is approaching. It’s been on your mind for a while. Jaded adults warn you of its mighty force....
Jun 9, 20223 min read
The Importance of Prioritizing Your Mental Health
Prioritize Your Mental Health You know that phrase: “No pain, no gain”? I used to think that was true, but later on realized that it’s...
Dec 3, 20216 min read
Navigating Post-Collegiate Athletics: Pressing Pause on High Performance Training to Row to Hawaii
My name is Sophia Denison-Johnston and I’ve been rowing for the past dozen years. As a young adult post-college, navigating my sport and...
Nov 10, 20214 min read
Rebuilding Your Mental Health
“There is nothing stronger than a broken woman who has rebuilt herself.” -Hannah Gadsby Hi! My name is Hannah, I was a UCLA rower for 2...
Oct 6, 20212 min read
Battling mental illness as a student-athlete
Maddy Neuner, a cross country and track and field runner at Northeastern University, shares her story about battling mental illness...
Sep 30, 20213 min read
Healing from Depression and Suicidality
The story of Mikaela Brewer, a Canadian athlete, author, and mental health advocate. Over the past two years, I’ve done everything except...
Sep 16, 20215 min read
Managing PCOS & its effects on the mind
September is PCOS awareness month and Cassandra Tuiasosopo has been kind enough to share her resilient story of living with PCOS for many...
Apr 14, 20213 min read
A personal resilience run- 69 mile ultra marathon
“Life’s not a marathon, it’s an ultra marathon.” - some anonymous wizard The past Sunday and into the early hours of Monday morning, I,...
Apr 8, 20212 min read
Making Peace with my Eating Disorder
I’ve been at war with my body for as long as I can remember. Memories of my younger years are clouded with scales, calories, and tears. I...
Mar 24, 20214 min read
Meet Anna- a mental health advocate, national champion, and proud Asian American
Anna has an inspiring story of resilience, both as a college athlete and as an Asian American living through racial injustice. For those...
Mar 18, 20212 min read
"Be Where Your Feet Are" Through Grief and Growth
The last couple years have been a roller coaster of intense highs and some shocking lows. A couple weeks after graduating from UCLA (in...
Mar 6, 20211 min read
A mental health message from a frontline hero
Valia is an EMT who has experienced and seen mental health challenges first hand. Thank you so much Valia for being a healthcare hero for...
Mar 6, 20212 min read
Mental Health in the Black Community
Maya McClendon shared a beautiful and eye opening message with us about mental health and the black community. Maya is a former student...
Aug 8, 20201 min read
identity foreclosure: the quarter life crisis of a college athlete
https://www.fliqueeditorial.com/opinionpieces/the-quarter-life-crisis-of-a-college-athlete @christina_chenault wrote an incredible...
Aug 8, 20201 min read
talking about mental health as a black athlete
For athletes, there is the stereotype where talking about your emotions or anything related to mental health can be a sign of weakness....
Aug 8, 20204 min read
Transitions: stepping outside your comfort zone while staying true to yourself
To say the least, for me, being a student athlete at Duke was amazing. My four years on Duke Women’s Rowing Team (DWR) were something...
Aug 8, 20202 min read
eating disorder recovery
Hi everyone!! My name is Kamila and I am a beach volleyball athlete and recovery coach. I have suffered from both binge eating disorder...
Aug 8, 20202 min read
reclaiming my life
Hi everybody my name is Tasha, I am currently on the UCLA rowing team. Even with all the amazing things that have occurred in my life, I...
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