STEPS I'VE TAKEN - LIVED EXPERIENCE JOURNEYS
Every journey is different. Every step matters.
Mental health journeys are made up of moments, challenges, insights, and the everyday courage it takes to keep moving forward.
‘Steps I’ve Taken’ is a lived experience spotlight series sharing personal journeys from individuals navigating mental health challenges in their own words. These experiences reflect strength, vulnerability and resilience.
They are personal reflections on growth, struggle, insight, and the steps big or small that shaped their journey. Whether you're living with a mental health challenge, supporting someone you love, or simply navigating life day by day, your experience matters. Join us as we hold space for honesty, resilience, and the power of sharing our journeys.
Navigating OCD with Andrew Cookson
Andrew shared one of his first experience with the Mental Health Foundation Australia was through a support group for OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) — just one of more than 30 groups currently offered. It stood out as a meaningful first step: a space to feel seen, heard, and not alone.
Finding strength and support
Fiona has come a long way in her mental health journey. Over the past six years, she’s been a dedicated member of Bipolar Life groups, finding strength and support along the way. Recently, she has taken on the role of facilitator, offering her compassion and helping others navigate their own paths.
Marriage and Bipolar Disorder
Being a supportive partner doesn’t mean you have all the answers listening without judgment and creating a safe, stable home goes a long way to stability. It is important to promote boundaries in relationships; boundaries give the partner options to understand protections for the both of you with trust and safety.
