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So, we turned 2 today. It's crazy to think NVSN is where it is within such a short period of time, but life right? What started as a tiny dream to make a cool T-shirt has turned into an organization that encourages openness, vulnerability, support and mental health education. Oh and we have hoodies now too, which is pretty cool (well, warm but nvm). So, as the title so creatively puts it, an NVSN summary: It is my firm belief that no matter how you measure success, it's likelihood of achievement is heavily dependent on the people you surround yourself with....

She looked down at her phone. Missed call. She knew it was her mom, wondering what time she’d be home, if she wanted a ride. She ignored it. Tonight was the night and nothing was going to ruin the moment. She lingered by the cash registers, rummaging through her backpack as if looking for something. The lights systematically shut down around her until only the blue storefront neons glowed softly. She was still bent over her backpack when she sensed him approach. He walked with Chris, the manager, who winked at her subtly when she looked up. He knew. She...

Everyday, people experience a series of “downs” that are often described as feelings of depression. Heartbreak. Loss. Betrayal. These times can put you in a place that, in the moment, give the impression that you’re in a place of no return. The grieving process is natural, unique to each individual and although it may share some features of depression - it's important we learn the difference. Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed - and undiagnosed - mood disorders under the large umbrella of Mental Illness. The illness occurs along a continuum of mild to life threatening — some...

Bags in hand I looked at my school and I had high hopes for living alone, for being alone, for figuring out who I am, only to end up sitting in my room all by myself until 3am eating mr noodles and Smartfood. I wrote this as a way to reach out to every person going through this struggle of transitioning or even in university that no matter what it will be okay. Your story will be amazing. Thank you.   With walls surrounding me day and night I feel trapped. The bricks on top of bricks. The dents between,...