On Feb 4, 2026, I started an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). I plan to journal after each session (three days a week). This was supposed to be a 12-week-long process, but I ended up switching IOPs partway through, so it may end up being a 16-week-long process. The projected end of the program is May 15, 2026.
Why are you doing this?
The main reason is for me to see if I’ve changed/how I have changed over the course of this Mental Health Focus chapter of my life.
A smaller part of me hopes that I can reach someone else by publicizing my journey, and an even smaller part of me admits that this is driven more by my desire to find someone who has a similar story to mine over my desire to be an advocate for others. I’ve been doing a lot of research and reading self-help books lately, and I found that
A New Chapter! 