For some people choosing to be a non-drinker or to become sober isn’t that far off from the reality they’ve been living in. For guest Michelle Yang, that was the case. She used alcohol more like a prop...a prop to get through social events, to feel like she could fit in, and even to fit into a culture that she wasn’t originally born into. This conversation with Michelle is incredibly enlightening as she talks about her choice to become a mental health advocate after being diagnosed with bipolar one at the age of 20. Although becoming sober and a non-drinker wasn’t huge for her it did have a huge impact on her life.  Resources Mentioned in this episode: N.A.M.I. - national alliance of mental illness Follow Michelle!  Instagram : @michelleyangwriter Twitter: @michellehyang -- where she shares her freelance writing on the intersection of Asian American identity, feminism, and mental health. michelleyangwriter.com  Keep an eye out for  "PHOENIX GIRL: HOW A FAT ASIAN WITH BIPOLAR FOUND LOVE" which is forthcoming. Want to browse the 300 n/a options from Better Rhodes mentioned in this episode? Shop HERE and use code CLEARHEADED for 10% off your order! **Reminder: Cait's favorite is the Sober Curious Collection! Tap HERE to browse the packages.** Looking for a fabulous N/A Spirit great for any occasion? Try Cait's go-to at drinkfreespirits.com or search "Free Spirits" on BetterRhodes.com use code CLEARHEADED20 for 20% off your first purchase on the Free Spirits site! *one-time use per person * --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cait-madry/support