A Healthy Relationship Isn’t Polite About Mental Illness

Kimberly Charleson
Nov 6 · 2 min read

I’m a mental health thriver. I have been stumbling through mental illness and misdiagnosis for more than half of my life. As I write from the office of the home I share with my boyfriend, I can tell you:

1. It gets better

2. Being open about your mental health is the best thing you can do for yourself and your relationship.

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Kimberly Charleson

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I am a freelance writer, blogger and copywriter in the medical, health and lifestyle spaces. I have a passion for mental health. kimcharleson.com

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