This Side of the Couch

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Where solace seekers find camaraderie, commiseration and inspiration while experiencing life through the lens of mental illness.

About Colleen Burns Durda

A professional patient with thirty-five years of experience from this side of the couch. Join me in discussing mental healthcare from the client's perspective.

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