{"id":10290,"date":"2021-04-09T11:55:18","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T16:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proxy.goincop1.workers.dev:443\/https\/www.dbsalliance.org\/?page_id=10290"},"modified":"2025-05-19T10:18:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T15:18:14","slug":"programs-im-living-proof","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/proxy.goincop1.workers.dev:443\/https\/www.dbsalliance.org\/programs-im-living-proof\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019m Living Proof: A Letter to My Younger Self"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Coming to Terms with Bipolar<\/h2>\n<p>Mik knew something was wrong when at 10 years old she experienced suicidal ideation. What started as something she couldn\u2019t understand took her on a journey which ended up with her diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Now, Mik bravely shares her experience through humor and educational videos online, and discusses her journey and activism with us. <a href=\"https:\/\/proxy.goincop1.workers.dev:443\/https\/www.dbsalliance.org\/programs-im-living-proof\/mik\">Read Mik\u2019s letter to her younger self. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; margin-bottom: 20px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden;\"><iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/proxy.goincop1.workers.dev:443\/https\/player.captivate.fm\/episode\/8346aad5-a3a6-434b-a35f-9429ed0f9c5d\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Hear More Stories<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">When you live with depression or bipolar disorder, having a fulfilling, happy life can sometimes feel out of reach. It\u2019s not. Listen to stories from real people who have struggled with a mood disorder and still found a way to live the lives they want to lead. Wellness is possible for everyone; They\u2019re living proof.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"btn btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/proxy.goincop1.workers.dev:443\/https\/www.dbsalliance.org\/programs-im-living-proof\/ilp-a-letter-to-my-younger-self-episodes\/\">Listen Now<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>I\u2019m Living Proof Archive<\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019m Living Proof is created to share inspiration for young adults living with a mood disorder. 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