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All my life I’ve struggled with deep clinical depression and was diagnosed with Bipolar II only a few years prior. I’d used multiple
substances to try and cope with the emotional and mental trauma that had littered my life since early childhood.

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Going from a person plagued by so much suffering to the consistently happy, grateful, goal-oriented, independent young woman our daughter is today is nothing but a miracle. Those who were closest to her in her last downward spiral before
“The first thing I noticed in the call here was how kind and patient people were on the phone. I was so depressed I couldn’t eat, I couldn’t drink, I couldn’t sleep, I could barely walk. I was totally
For the last 14 years, I have had recurring episodes of severe, totally disabling clinical depression, each lasting between 4 and 14 months. In recent years, the episodes were getting longer and closer together.
Jon Zipperstein, co-owner of Embers Restaurant, has used his culinary talents over the years to not only entertain celebrities and Cincinnati diners but also to support events that impact the well being of our community.