I joined the ShareWell peer support community to share the insight, hope, and practical tools I’ve gained throughout my own mental health journey. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1988, I spent years on total disability before making major life changes to rebuild my path and dedicate myself to helping others do the same. My work in peer support began as a volunteer at the BestSelf Recovery Center, where I facilitated group sessions focused on daily affirmations, anger management, music therapy, and materials from The Tools Book. That foundation led to my current full-time role as a Peer Support Specialist with Recovery Options Made Easy. After initially working in their respite facility guiding clients as they got their lives back on track, I was offered a full-time position on their warmline. Supporting individuals through shared lived experience remains an incredibly rewarding journey, and I look forward to connecting with and supporting members here on ShareWell.