Hi everyone, I just wanted to jump in here to introduce myself! My name is Alina and I’ve been part of the J.A.M community since around April/May this year! In just under 12 days - thanks to J.A.M - I’ll be going to Tanzania Africa with @Ellen Bain ! Ellen is not only my cousin but also my coworker and at work together in April this year she sprung on me the question “Do you want to come with me to Africa?” Quickly adding “you have until Sunday to let me know!” That same day we made up our minds, we were going to be going on the journey of a lifetime. J.A.M and @Arthur Maddocks-Brown teachings of Mental Health and the communities uplifting spirits and encouragement to improve mental health have really resonated with me. Admittedly, I have struggled a lot with mental health over the years. Depression and Anxiety have been my biggest battles, especially after silently battling chronic illness in the form of Ankylosing Spondylitis since I was 14. Long story short I was a competitive Irish Dancer on a National and World level before my world turned upside down when I suddenly couldn’t walk one day without screaming in severe pain. 9 years ago this began and I have since finally been officially diagnosed, correctly medicated (after A LOT of trial and error) and am able to walk pain free again. I have also recently been diagnosed with ADHD which hasn’t helped. 2025 has been a massive year for focusing on my mental health and I honestly couldn’t have joined this community at a better time. The support, lessons taught and strategies given have been incredible and I couldn’t be more thankful. I am absolutely ecstatic to be going on this journey to Africa with Ellen and J.A.M. It is going to be the adventure of a lifetime and a big tick off the bucket list! I can’t wait for this opportunity and to share my adventures ♥️ Thank you ☺️

My name is Eric. Born in PA, Raised in NJ, Living the dream in WV. I have over 30 years of lived experience with mental health challenges and over 10 years experience in mental health coaching...my breakthroughs started when I realized who I surround myself with matters...having a core group of supporters matters...and leaning on God matters. I wanted to join this group to connect with like-minded people... I also just started a SKOOL community.