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Mental Health, Creativity & Personal Growth

Writing has always been my way of making sense of my world.  From childhood journals to self-published works, I use storytelling to explore mental health, creativity and the power of adaptability.

On my blog, I share:

  • Personal essays on mental health and healing
  • Stories from my own journey navigating a parent’s mental illness
  • Creative strategies for finding calm and clarity
  • Insights from mental health experts
  • Blogs posts  

Protected: When Childhood Meant Survival

The Shadows We Cast: Growing Up Too Soon

Hey there, This week, my sisters and I continue our conversation about growing up with a mother who struggled with undiagnosed and untreated mental illness. At this point in our story, we were no longer little kids—we were navigating adolescence. For Kate, that meant preparing to leave home. For me, it was the early high school years. For Teresa, she was just entering her tween phase.

The Shadows We Cast: Growing Up in the Gray Area

Hey there, This week’s episode was a big one. I sat down with my two sisters to talk about what it was like growing up with a mom who struggled with undiagnosed and untreated mental illness. And let me tell you—it was a ride. We laughed. We got deep. We said things out loud that we’ve never really talked about before. And in the end, we all agreed on one thing: Our childhood was a mix of light and dark, love and loneliness, survival and strength.

The Shadows We Cast: Why I’m Finally Telling My Story

You made it. I’m so glad you’re here. This space—this podcast, this blog, the speaking, this little corner of the internet—is something I’ve been dreaming into for a long time.
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Email: Jenn@Jennstjohn.ca

Phone: 249-501-5178

 

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