Scottish Recovery Network
Scottish Recovery Network
Lauren: peer support and me
Lauren: peer support and me
Lauren: peer support and me
Wednesday 27th October 2021
Lauren, a Peer Support Worker with Bipolar Scotland, discusses how peer support has helped her heal and how it can benefit others. Listen to her story.
4 minutes
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
Transformative
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Recovery Reimagined
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Get the buttons here!Healing Through Connection: Lauren's Journey with Bipolar Scotland
Peer support has given me many gifts, the greatest one being it has helped me to heal my relationship with myself.
Lauren McQuaid, a Peer Support Worker with Bipolar Scotland, opens up about her transformative journey with peer support. Her story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the profound impact of human connection in mental health recovery. Lauren's path began with a severe manic episode that plunged her into deep depression. Despite the challenges, she persevered, finding solace and purpose in hosting a mental health-focused radio show. This pivotal moment marked the start of her recovery journey.
Two years later, Lauren's dedication led her to join Bipolar Scotland as a Peer Support Worker. She shares how peer support has been a lifeline, helping her rebuild her relationship with herself. By offering a non-judgmental ear to others, Lauren learned to extend the same kindness to herself. This newfound empathy allowed her to accept her condition and develop greater compassion for others. Lauren emphasizes that while mental health struggles are not our fault, recovery is our responsibility.
This empowering perspective shifts the focus to what we can control and how we can actively participate in our healing process. Peer support, she explains, is a beautiful balance of giving and receiving. It creates a safe space for vulnerability, fostering connections that bring hope and inspiration. In this episode, Lauren discusses the benefits of peer support, the importance of empathy, and the role of responsibility in recovery.
Her insights offer a powerful reminder that we are not alone in our struggles and that healing often comes through connection with others. Whether you're navigating your own mental health journey or supporting someone who is, Lauren's story is a testament to the strength found in community and mutual support.