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'They Are Us,' Part 1: Sarah

Sarah Holland standing outside.
Erica Heilman
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For VPR
Sarah Holland is the owner of River's Bend Design. She shared her story about living with major depression for VPR's "They Are Us" series.

In her early thirties, Sarah Holland started suffering from major depression, the result of childhood sexual trauma. In the years that followed, she lost her job and her family. This is the story of her struggle � and her recovery from major depression.

Listen to the full episode above. Have feedback or a story to share?

Featuring:

  • Sarah Holland, owner of River's Bend Design

Resources:

  • (Holland is a board member)

Thanks to:

  • Paul Miller and Jane Devereux of at Washington County Mental Health Services

Aired on VPR on Monday, Nov. 12 at 5:44 p.m. 

Music for the series used with permission by and .

Erica Heilman produces a podcast called Rumble Strip. Her shows have aired on NPR’s Day to Day, Hearing Voices, SOUNDPRINT, KCRW’s UnFictional, BBC Podcast Radio Hour, CBC Podcast Playlist and on public radio affiliates across the country. Rumble Strip airs monthly on ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý. She lives in East Calais, Vermont.

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