Voices of Wellness: An Anthology of Healing and Hope
Featuring a deeply personal story by Candice Hayes 
 
Voices of Wellness is more than a book it’s a courageous collection of lived experiences that illuminate the often unseen and unheard realities of mental health.
 
Co-authored by eight powerful voices, including myself, this project was born from a shared mission to shatter stigma, spark conversation, and create space for healing.
 
My contribution to this anthology is a raw and intimate reflection on the silent battle my husband and I faced over seven years as we cared for our youngest son through his mental health journey.
It’s a story of quiet strength, unseen struggle, and the unbreakable bond of family in the face of uncertainty.
 
This book brings together a community of perspectives from those living with mental health diagnoses, to clinical professionals, to loved ones like myself who support and walk beside them.
 
Each chapter speaks truth to the reality of mental health and offers hope, connection, and courage to those who read it.
If you've ever loved someone through the shadows or walked that path yourself, Voices of Wellness is for you.
Your story matters. And you're not alone.