Writing for the Community

Stories that help people feel seen.

For many people living with psychosis, schizophrenia, and serious mental illness, the hardest part isn’t only the symptoms—it’s feeling alone in experiences that can be difficult to explain. Sally’s community writing combines lived experience, honesty, and practical insight to help readers feel understood, challenged, and connected.

Whether someone is newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or navigating recovery themselves, these pieces aim to make difficult experiences feel a little less isolating.

“A voice like hers is a light in the dark. Her writing style is authentic, direct, and real. This is the energy people want to find when looking for validation of just how difficult this journey can be.”
— Liz Green, LCSW, CCTP

Senior Director, Community Development, Health Union

Featured Articles

My Psychosis Photo Album

2025 Bronze Digital Health Award Winner

When the average person pictures someone in psychosis, they probably imagine someone who hasn’t bathed in days aimlessly wandering the streets muttering to themselves. But it’s important to know people in psychosis present all sorts of ways.

The Emotional Toll of Being on Disability Benefits

The first time I ever thought of my worth in terms of a dollar amount was the first time I set foot in my county’s early psychosis center.

“Sally offered not only her lived experience, but her intellectual curiosity, community expertise, and journalistic instincts to deliver meaningful and timely content for our readers.”
— Colleen Heavens

Former Senior Director, Content Strategy, Health Union

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