My journey with mental illness began in my early teens with a diagnosis of “Depression with Psychotic Features.” At 21, I started hearing voices and was hospitalized for psychosis, later diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive type. I don’t love the labels—I just know I hear voices. They can be scary and haunting, but they also give me moments of reflection. I take medication to help manage them and stay grounded. I’ve struggled with intense, nightmarish hallucinations, though now the voices are often people asking for help, echoes of their earlier demons. Accepting my diagnosis was really hard, especially with all the stigma and shame, but I want you to know you’re not alone. I offer support to talk about hearing voices, psychosis, or anything related on your mind.