Rachel Gareau is a strong and admirable 20 year old, but she admits that making it 20 took her by surprise. After being sexually assaulted at age 14, her life changed forever. Rachel attempted to take her own life and has continued to have her struggles with depression. Rachel’s constant battle with depression has not been easy and she talks about how she’s found ways to manage pain. Most recently Rachel put her mental health in the hands of a professional and was diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder. She learned a lot about bipolar 2 disorder from Episode 3 featuring Karlee Appel and she said it helped her self diagnose herself before seeking a professionals opinion. One of the most admirable things about Rachel is her ability to take light out of the little things and possess pride in herself. She acknowledges the struggles she’s encountered by taking pride in making it to 20 years old, attending university, and more so, having the capability to complete the little tasks. Sometimes, for a person struggling with depression, completing daily tasks can feel like an Olympic competition. In the podcast Rachel claimed the importance of applauding ourselves for any step taken forward because a look in the right direction can potentially move us in the right direction. You never know what someone may be hiding beneath their smile, so treat everyone with the utmost respect and acknowledge the fact that nobody is perfect.
*
If you want to talk to Rachel and have some vulnerable conversations with her, you can reach her via:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_gareau/
Phone #: (250)938-1970
*
If you want to reach out to me or are interested in being on the podcast you can reach me via:
Instagram: strugglecreatesstrength
Website: www.StruggleCreatesStrength.com
Email: Lucas@StruggleCreatesStrength.ca
Facebook: Struggle Creates Strength
Thanks so much for listening to another episode of Struggle Creates Strength and just remember that EVERYONE has a story.
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free