08/27/2026
My journey with mental health started in my senior year of college as a young adult. I was admitted to medical school, but lost my seat due to bad grades my senior year of college. After that, I struggled to get an MPH, in the hopes of returning to medicine. Due to the stigma surrounding mental health and the lack of awareness, I was unable to get the treatment I needed to be successful. I was unable to return to medical school or keep jobs. For someone who was high functioning, this was a tough break. All my years of playing tennis helped me stay tough, but it still was not enough in the past several years, I watched everyone grow except for me. Staying in a rut has been a challenge. Mental health is not something to take lightly. Social media can sometimes make it worse. Along the way, I have had several supporters and mentors such as physicians, case workers, family friends, and family whom I truly appreciate. As a member of and volunteer for NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness), I ask that you donate to the cause of raising awareness about mental health issues and decreasing stigma in different populations. I think we could save many lives and decrease hospitalization rates. NAMI Central Georgia works to provide affordable housing, treatment, and resources to those with mental health illnesses. Everyone has a different story, and the more people we can have an impact on, the better. NAMI Central Georgia specifically helped me by allowing me to pursue my goal to be a Certified Peer Specialist in Mental Health. With this certification, I can work with others who have mental illness to help them achieve their goals and provide needed peer support.
This year I am walking with NAMI Walks to raise money for the non-profit NAMI Central Georgia for the services they provide to those in need. In addition to helping with mental illness, NAMI of CG also donates food in partnership with other organizations.
I would truly appreciate your support as I walk for mental illness and NAMI of Central Georgia.
My link to donate is here. → https://www.namiwalks.org/participants/731267
Thank you. Your contribution means a lot to me and my organization.