Lee S.
Diagnosed at birth as being on the spectrum, Lee has been coping with mental health issues his entire life. He struggled to make social connections in school, where he was often bullied. After graduating from high school, he spent time in different psychiatric wards and didn’t know what direction his life would take.
With assistance from his family and a therapist from River Valley Services (RVS), Lee found a more supportive community that helped him feel understood and accepted. As a transgender man, he found further support through LGBTQ+ groups like the Rainbow Alliance and YAZ program. An active participant in DBT therapy, Lee has now discovered a passion for advocacy. He works to actively challenge mental health stigmas and inspire young people to find their own mental health support networks.
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