IS SIMPLE

OUR MISSION

You did not choose it;
but you can change it.

Our goal is to empower individuals to achieve optimal mental health and lead vibrant lives. Through advocacy, handholding, and community engagement, we strive to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and provide inclusive, person-centered services that empower individuals to be the best versions of themselves.

Our belief is that Feelings are real, they matter, and you can’t stop them even if they hurt.

Adela`s Story

5 years ago, I wouldn’t believe that I would publicly share my most embarrassing distressing moments publicly. If I would see a person jailed in his head, trapped in their thoughts, immobile and not functioning due to low mood and depression would feel irritated by them and think `Just snap out of it. I would blame this person for his fatigue, low blood pressure, and faltering physical health, and silently scream, "Get your act together!"

I also thought that I had to always answer "How are you?" with "OK," "Great," or "Perfect, thank you," and always perform to perfection in every area. I never thought that my desire for perfection and obsession with control would manifest itself as an eating disorder. The compulsive need to stay in control of my life only made it worse. My logical and well-structured thinking, which had benefited me so much in my school essay assignments and the youth events I organized, disappeared when food became a despicable enemy and calories a killer. Anorexia is more than a food disorder; it's an unhealthy way of dealing with underlying mental issues. We often find solace in being thin and consider it as a sign of self-worth. At first, I thought I was cleverer than my therapist, I challenged the doctors and was proud of disappearing, but then I hit my breaking point. I was so fatigued, weak, and depressed. My Peer Support Coach gave me such compassion and kindness and taught me that I exist- not because I take up physical space, nor because I am successful, but just because I have a value, that is not transactional. I would love to say, that the descent in my curve shot right up and I was functioning and successful again.

The journey was arduous, even treacherous. It was one step forwards and 4 steps back, success was fluctuating so wildly, that I lost my breath and resolve; but Turning Corners believed in me and the belief fuelled me, forwards. After intense therapy, group therapy, peer support, and regular medication, I followed a personal pathway to recovery that was specifically designed for me. I also learned that blaming circumstances won’t help and that breaking free, depends on me. This led to my personal epiphany which led me to my Breakthrough having experienced this arduous journey, I want to pave the way for others and to be with them in their pain, passing on the kindness I received from my Turning Corners support worker.

Together, we will work to ensure that each step of your journey is a success!

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