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Jacinta Hayter

I pledge to use my own journey with bipolar to help break the stigma around mental illness. Being a mum living with bipolar hasn't always been easy. There have been highs, lows, setbacks and times I've needed others to help carry me — but none of those moments take away from the mum or person I am. I'm the Bipolar Mumma Bear 🐻‍❄️🖤 I pledge to keep talking, keep learning, keep fighting and keep showing up. To remind others that asking for help is strength, not weakness, and that a mental illness is only one part of our story — it doesn't define who we are. Most importantly, I pledge to help create a future where nobody feels ashamed or alone because of their mental health. For understanding. For hope. For our kids. And for a better tomorrow. 🖤

Total Raised

$445

Total Distance

8km

Distance Goal

40km

Support My Walk for Mental Health Research

Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians experience a mental illness each year?

This October, I’m taking part in One Foot Forward to help Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide.

I'm walking to raise funds for Black Dog Institute to put ground-breaking new mental health treatment, education, and digital services into the hands of the people who need them most.

It would mean so much to me if you donated to support my walk.

Together, we can create better mental health for all Australians.

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Introduction- the bipolar mumma bear

I'm joining this fund-raising event as it hits me personally. I was diagnosed Bipolar Disorder in January 2014- A single mumma bear's journey for the last 13 years has been a hell of a roller coaster ride- and I honestly reckon the triage for mental illness needs to change! The BRAIN is a body organ as well and sometimes gets sick! The stigma and triage process needs to CHANGE!!