Phoebe M.
State Certified Peer Supporter
I am so glad you're here! My peer services specifically help people navigate behavioral health challenges and difficulties. I am passionate about helping you recover. Together, we will learn how to self-advocate, talk…
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About Phoebe
Hi, my name is Mer (pronounced like the French word for sea). I am a grad school student in training to become a therapist. I have been involved with peer work for about three years now and have been an advocate for mental health most of my adult years. I am passionate about helping people recover from trauma and abuse. I work specifically with individuals who have experienced the effects of a behavioral health challenge and trauma.
My Recovery Story
My recovery was a very difficult one. I struggled with self-harm for the vast majority of my life. I have been in therapy off and on for about 9 years now. I also accrued about 20 inpatient stays within a two-and-a-half-year period. It was dark for a really long time. One of my last inpatient stays involved being put on a medication regimen that quite literally saved my life. Since then, I haven't been inpatient for two and a half years. I still see a therapist regularly, stay in close contact with my natural supports, and take care of myself to stay healthy. I have also been sober from my self-harming for about a year and a half now. Recovery has not been easy, but it has been worth it. I now have better coping skills, such as painting, writing poetry, taking my dog to the dog park, and spending time with my friends. I can honestly say that I am happy now. My life is not perfect, and there are still many hard days living with a serious mental illness. But I have found hope again and resiliency.
My Motivation To Help
I am interested in helping others because I have had other people in my life help me when I didn't know how to help myself. Because these influential people decided to give me a chance, I was able to give myself a chance. Now I want others to know they have so many second chances, too.
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