“I was spellbound and thrilled with your stories and so impressed with how you turned your lives around. More people need to hear your stories. You are wonderful, beautiful and brave. What an inspiration you are for all people.”
“It was valuable to me to hear about actual experiences. I can read about them until I am blue in the face, but hearing the presentation firsthand helps me to understand mental illness.”
“Great presentation. I appreciate the honesty, openness and broad knowledge of subject. (mental illness) by both of the brave speakers. The question and answer dialogue was extremely helpful to my practice. Thank you.”
“Very well done! Great speaking skills, good use of transitional time between the video and the individual topics. Good use of humor. I would not change a thing.”
“It was good to hear firsthand the true experience in recognizing their illness, how they engaged in treatment and what actually and honestly helps people recover.”
“The presentation was great. All of it was inspirational and realistic. The speakers did not mince words - they told the truth about their struggles and their successes.”
“The presenters told it like it is. It was very disturbing at first but became encouraging and fun. I was privileged to be fortunate enough to experience it. Thanks for openness and sense of humor.”
“This was just an outstanding presentation! The courage of the presenters is a great lesson to all of us. They stressed the biological basis of their illness and the critical importance of medication.”
“Both presenters were an inspiration and a gift. I learned to be strong and savor every moment.”
"Very fluent, knowledgeable, organized and friendly. Great work - all portions were great but I found that”acceptance" gave me first hand insight into the beginning of recovery.”
“It was helpful hearing people present so well and articulately on the personal and difficult experiences. It's an excellent way to challenge misconceptions about mental illness. Thank you. It was very thought-provoking and very helpful in multiple ways.”
“Your thoughtful presentation gave family members hope and shows that with their support, their loved ones can manage their illness. Your courage and perseverance sets a high example for all of us. I have already shared some of your coping strategies with my son to help him reduce stress.”
“Very moving. Sharing experiences made it real and gave us hope. I plan on taking better care of myself and stop blaming others for my illness.”
“This has been the best mental health presentation I have ever attended. It was the most informative and easily understood. I hope your are able to reach all shelters, all businesses, all agencies. It would be good for everyone.”
“The film was enhanced by your moving personal presentations which were interwoven to make it possible to get a deep understanding of extremely complex illnesses. You both gave mental illness a face and a story with emotional descriptions that were delivered with humor and directness. This was an invaluable workshop.”
“Thanks so much for talking to our (Family to Family) class. Your presentation was beyond our wildest expectations. Our family members were very impressed. You were so kind to stay and answer their many questions. I know that many in the class left with renewed hope for their loved ones with a brain disorder.”
“Both presenters were great. Not only were they extremely informative but did an excellent job presenting - very open, honest, enthusiastic and a great sense of humor. Much more enjoyable than I anticipated.”
“Wonderful presentation - thank you for adding humor to the' hell' mental illness is and the stigma associated with it.”
“Thank you very much! The presentation was fabulous. The presenters were very articulate and generous with their honesty. An inspiration to all.”
“This presentation personified everything that I studied in my textbooks.”
“This was the most magnificent, educational, much needed presentation. Everyone needs to experience it - Schools, Parents, the Public, Churches - EVERYONE. Educate the whole population. You should publicize it and give more of them. I feel empowered and better able to help my children”
“The presentation Shed light on the process of accepting mental illness - how difficult it is, and how very important it is to recovery.”
“The Presentation provided good basic mental health education, great as a refresher course for physicians. It really got me thinking.”
“The program illustrates that there is a very strong probability that people with mental illness can lead successful, productive lives.”
“This presentation provides genuine confidence that mental illness can be dealt with and in turn those who suffer can enjoy a productive, healthy, happy life.”
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 
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