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The home for VPR's coverage of health and health industry issues affecting the state of Vermont.

'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? You can leave a comment on our main series page.

Featuring:

  • Sarah Holland, owner of River's Bend Design

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

Music for the series used with permission by Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Esmerine.

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 Vermont Public. She lives in East Calais, Vermont.
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