Mental Health
Living with the profound effects of complex PTSD from childhood until the early 90 ’ s , she has grappled with dissociative identities — a coping mechanism that became a defining part of her life . Her relationship with silence has been fraught . Once a suffocating reminder of past abuse , silence still haunts her , making noise an essential comfort to ward off nightmares . Anger , however , has become a powerful ally . Often seen as a burden , she has instead harnessed it as a driving force , fueling her advocacy and propelling her forward in the face of injustice . With unique healing practices and creative expression , Bernadine has rewritten her story , emerging as a formidable advocate for mental health awareness and justice for survivors of therapy abuse .
Mental health challenges , like any form of disability , deserve understanding , dignity and respect . Just as we accommodate physical disabilities , we must recognize that mental health conditions require support and empathy , not stigma . Whether visible or invisible , disabilities shape lives in ways that call for societal change , acceptance and genuine inclusivity . True progress comes when we embrace mental health struggles as part of the human experience and commit to creating a world where everyone , regardless of their challenges , can find support , safety , and a sense of belonging .
Bernadine is an author , artist , radio host , mental health advocate and public speaker who lives in Vancouver , Canada .
Tune in to listen to Bernadine on her syndicated radio program on mental health : ReThreading Madness
Visit her websites : Coming to Voice and bernadinefox . ca
Visit Therapy Exploitation Link Line ( TELL ) website for more information about this support network .
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Bernadine at Vancouver Coop Radio