Shandel R.
State Certified Peer Supporter · Atlanta, GA
Hi, I’m Shan. I’m here to listen, support, and create a safe space for open and honest conversations. Your story matters.
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About Shandel
Hi, I’m Shan. I’m someone who believes everyone deserves a safe space to be heard and supported. I’m passionate about mental health and personal growth. As someone who has experienced depression, anxiety, a learning disability, and self harm, I understand how it can feel to want a sense of understanding and connection from a non judgmental place. I believe everyone deserves to know that their story is not only heard, but truly understood and empathized with. I’m more than happy to be a source of peer support and assist as you grow toward healing and recovery.
My Recovery Story
Recovery wasn’t always easy due to a lack of support, whether that was stigma, the cost of treatment, or limited resources. When I was younger, I had the chance to get therapy, but I was afraid of it because I feared being completely honest. In addition, many of the therapists I had eventually left due to insurance issues, so I never truly had the opportunity to build a consistent connection with a provider. As I got older, I noticed a decline in my mental health. It had always been present in my youth, but it began to feel like I would never get anywhere in life. I often felt like I wasn’t good enough and that I was set up for failure. That’s when I decided to take charge of my mental health. I began learning mindfulness, questioning my own thoughts and feelings, and tracing where those beliefs came from. I also started seeking out resources that could support my growth. I practiced positive affirmations and began using therapeutic skills such as CBT and DBT. Now, I work in behavioral health and have a therapist I regularly speak with. My goal is to help youth who may be facing similar challenges and support them in building the tools and confidence they need to move toward healing.
My Motivation To Help
I understand how it can feel to want a sense of understanding and connection from a non judgmental place. I believe everyone deserves to know that their story is not only heard, but truly understood and empathized with. I’m more than happy to be a source of peer support .
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