Recovery is an ongoing process, and Lee would never say that she is “recovered”. However, she is at a point in her life where she feels ready to share her story and empower other people to break the silence of mental health stigma. When Lee was younger, no one talked about mental illness. Of course, now she won’t shut up about it.
From a young age Lee was heavily involved in athletics, academics, and extracurriculars, and these interests continued into her teen years. However, during her teen years, she also began battling a mental illness. Feeling scared and alone, Lee struggled silently for many years. Her illness worsened throughout her high school years and continued into university, until Lee finally sought help and began the difficult process of recovery.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx