However, this book is 250+ essays about "hardship and hope" with the majority being about 80% hardship and 20% hope. It's amazing to read an essay and see that someone is going through the same thing that you are. I am sure for some people this book may be helpful. This book is filled with sad stories about hardship and terrible things happening so I can't think of all the triggers. Every kind of abuse, eating disorders, suicide, depression, anxiety, self-harm. I feel so down and hopeless after reading this and would be far too worried to recommend this to anyone I know with mental health struggles. I feel bad for disliking this book but, despite the book saying it is spreading messages of hope, I found that it was the complete opposite. If you need help right now, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741-741. Please remember there is hope for a better tomorrow." God wants us to love one another despite the label we wear. Through the pain came inspiration and a deeper love for others. In my 20 years of personally struggling with mental health I experienced many stigmas associated with it. I didn't have a lot of people in my corner, but the ones I did have kept me going. When my life was filled with the pain of rejection, bullying, suicide, self-injury, addiction, abuse and even rape, I kept on fighting. "Despite the wounds of a dark past I was able to rise from the ashes, proving that the best is yet to come. She now shares her stories around the nation giving hope to others struggling with mental illness. Amy struggled with mental illness for 20+ years and has experienced many stigmas associated with it. After overcoming many obstacles in her life including bullying, rejection, suicide, self-injury, addiction, abuse and even rape, Amy has found strength and a love for others.
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