I read this article in our paper here in Australia today, its from the Hearld Sun.
When I read things like this I know there is hope for all of us.

I love stories like that! Thanks for sharing it. It's stories like that which inspire us to keep going and find relief and a fulfilling life. Ms. Bailey is a courageous woman for demonstrating publicly that people with MH can overcome it. And in a wonderful way.

Great inspirational story, Isabeau.

I hope to get to that point one day myself. I would love to be able to help others out

Theodore Roosevelt said:
"Do what you can, for who you can, with what you have, and where you are."

I love this quote, because it validates every little effort. Ms Bailey's story is wonderful, but we're not all people who start great things, and we don't have to be. I don't want to put her story down in the least, but it was RSmith's comment "I hope to get to that point one day myself. I would love to be able to help others out" that reminded me of this quote. (I'm not criticising your comment either, RSmith!)

It's just that we don't have to wait "to get to that point one day".
I really believe that all those little efforts by ordinary people add up. And we're all well-placed to speak up about mental health and illness and dispel stigmas and oppose ridicule, not every day, not in every arena, not to everybody. But in little ways, and all those little efforts constitute helping others out. We might not make the papers, but that really isn't the goal. I love reading these kinds of stories, and thinking "You go, girl!" but it's not an all or nothing thing. If we take the attitude that we are already helpers and mental health is something we know about, then every little chat with anyone about these issues, becomes valuable.

Sorry, I seem to be on a bit of a preachy soapbox. It's just that I refuse to be stigmatised and made to feel morally deficient, or weak. I don't always feel strong enough for advocacy, but somehow today, I do. And I do realise I am preaching to the converted! I'll get off the soapbox now. I think I was speaking to all those people who put us down, and to all those people who look askance at me when they hear about my depression.

Very inspiring, indeed. I hope to be a beacon of light one day for those who suffer as I do. I am currently looking into a profession that helps others in need; it strengthens me to do this for others.