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IYKYK

We’ve all been there. Hiding behind a smile, acting like everything’s ok… When often, it’s not. IYKYK is an invitation to share stories of recovery and hope, allowing community members to share their struggles, tools for overcoming life’s difficult moments, and the victories that come with healing.

Real Stories From
The Community

From every walk of life, we all have a story to tell.

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"You matter."
Lucy
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"Most of us with trauma are really good at hiding it because burdening others just can’t happen."
Rainier
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"I suffered for years and then I finally had an answer."
Bri
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I wanted to figure this out and one day be medication-free. For me, the best way to identify if I am “slipping” or “falling off,” or however I label it at the time, is through listening. 
Steven
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I can promise that if you become willing and have had enough, you can get it together, recover, and LIVE.
Shawna Miller
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Today, I am grateful for the awareness that mindfulness practices have thought me. They allowed me to heal, to notice tendencies, and to be in the loving relationship I always wanted.
Olivia
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"Honestly sharing how I was feeling finally allowed me to receive the proper treatment, care, and counseling."
Tricia
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The idea of those treatments were really scary, but they helped me feel better.
Gray
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Often times people are wearing masks. You don’t know what battles they are facing.
Colony
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I sat there smiling at the party that night, while in the office during the day I was literally googling ‘the best ways to commit suicide’
Mary Kay

#IYKYK – Stories from our community

Individuals

I need help, or I want to
help someone.

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Ambassadors

I want to play a role
in our community.

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Organizations

I manage people and want
to support my team.

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Partners

I want to learn more about
Tampa Bay Thrives.

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Help bring those you love into the know.

Download one of our IYKYK tool kits and create awareness today.