As part of the #WhatWENeed 2025 campaign, we are sharing an anonymous blog titled ‘Lost Shadows’, alongside the author’s own words reflecting on their journey and the meaning behind this piece:
Sharing my “Lost Shadows” journey, which is a raw reflection as a person given the label of bipolar disorder. Through this journey, I reclaim my identity beyond labels, honouring pain as a teacher deserving respect. This isn’t about ‘fixing’ but witnessing the human experience with dignity and agency. I invite you to sit with these shadows, recognize psychosocial disabilities as part of diverse human experience, and champion person-centered support that values self-determination over medicalization. Let’s build inclusive spaces where mental health narratives are owned by those living them.
