Cory Strathman

Cory discusses how he failed to acknowledge he needed outside support to handle his Major Depressive Disorder. That led to a downward spiral and coping with alcohol. Cory incorporates perspective from a family member watching a loved one struggle and the importance of breaking down the stigma in society.

Incorporating his life story, Cory details how he allowed fear to paralyze him and lost touch with his faith. When sitting defeated in rehab after his DUI, Cory finally came to the decision to surrender to God. Looking back through a newfound lens, he retracks his downward spiral and evidence how God never turned his back on him but provided opportunities to follow his path.

No job, no family or friends, and no way to remove the headlines reading Elementary Principal Resigns After DUI from Google searches, Cory Strathman discusses the turning point of when he openly accepted his depression disorder publicly. He walks through relief of weight being lifted off his shoulders and moving past those who still cast judgement. Cory makes a case that he wouldn't trade places in life with anyone, depression and all.