Welcome to Spoony Stories ❤️🥄 Sharing stories is a powerful reminder that we're not alone. Each week, we share stories from our vibrant community to hear all about their experiences being neurodivergent, chronically ill and disabled, and to get to know some of the voices that make our Spoony community so wonderful. This week, we chat with Tanisha from Canada!
Welcome to Spoony Stories ❤️🥄 How lucky are we to have the kindest community on Spoony! One of the best parts of the week is getting to know the wonderful people on Spoony and learning more about their experiences with neurodivergence, chronic illness and disability.
This week, we've been chatting with Tanisha from Canada. She shares about her experiences with mental illness, what she's loving about Spoony, and so much more! ♥️
Are you neurodivergent, chronically ill, and/or disabled?
Neurodivergent.
What health conditions do you have?
BPD.
How do you explain your health conditions to other people?
I explain that it's like living In black and white.
What impact do your health conditions have on your daily life?
My mental health has a big impact on my daily life. It can be hard to manage every day activities when I'm struggling with my mental health.
What barriers have you experienced in making friends and connecting with people?
Living with BPD has really impacted my relationships. I find it tough to make friends and get to know people when I'm dealing with so much.
What's been your experience on Spoony so far?
I love how I can connect with others who are dealing with similar mental health challenges, it makes me feel less alone.
Each week, we share stories from the incredible Spoony community in our newsletter, podcast, and on social media. Share your story with us.