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Publishing stories about personal development, living with mental illness, and surviving chronic conditions, such as Familial Mediterranean Fever.

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  • September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

    September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

    Let’s get the message out about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
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    Scott Ninneman
    Sep 6, 2020
    Voices

    Voices

    A poem about the internal voices you fight when coping with mental illness.
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    Scott Ninneman
    Aug 26, 2020
    The Unique Struggles of Being a Writer with Bipolar Disorder

    The Unique Struggles of Being a Writer with Bipolar Disorder

    When there’s too many or not enough words.
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    Scott Ninneman
    Aug 15, 2020
    The Value of Doing the Worst Thing First

    The Value of Doing the Worst Thing First

    Why you should eat a frog first thing in the morning to stop procrastinating.
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    Scott Ninneman
    Jul 25, 2020
    You Don’t Fail Until You Stop Trying To Be Better

    You Don’t Fail Until You Stop Trying To Be Better

    Giving up is the only true failure.
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    Scott Ninneman
    Jul 8, 2020
    Love Can Be

    Love Can Be

    A poem of love possibilities.
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    Scott Ninneman
    Jul 5, 2020
    Whatever You Are, Be a Good One

    Whatever You Are, Be a Good One

    No matter what you are doing in life, make sure you are doing your best.
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    Scott Ninneman
    Jul 1, 2020
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    The Best Ways to Thrive in a Bipolar Relationship

    The Best Ways to Thrive in a Bipolar Relationship

    Having a relationship with someone with a bipolar diagnosis can be a roller coaster ride. These tips will help you to thrive.
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    Scott Ninneman
    Oct 4, 2019
    Big Falls Happen in Life, But How You Get Up Is What Matters

    Big Falls Happen in Life, But How You Get Up Is What Matters

    If you fall down, don’t stay there.
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    Scott Ninneman
    May 18, 2020
    Chattanooga Mourns an Unspeakable Loss

    Chattanooga Mourns an Unspeakable Loss

    The death of a child has a city considering how it can improve.
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    Scott Ninneman
    Oct 25, 2019
    To All Who Are Woefully Misinformed AboutBipolar Disorder

    To All Who Are Woefully Misinformed AboutBipolar Disorder

    An open letter from a mental illness warrior to the ill-informed.
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    Scott Ninneman
    Apr 3, 2019
    The Isolation You Experience When You Have a Mental Illness

    The Isolation You Experience When You Have a Mental Illness

    The reality of living with a mental health disorder.
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    Scott Ninneman
    Jun 15, 2020
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