Positive Identity Quotes

“The Rebellions were the first gang in The Bahamas, to come up with a popular logo/brand in the wearing of Raiders clothing. However, other neighborhoods gave birth to their own gangs using popular sporting team images as their official colors and name. You had the Hoyas Bull Dogs out of Kemp Road; the Coconut Grove area took on the name Nike, which became their clothing of choice. Miami Street took on the name Hurricanes, and wore Miami Hurricanes clothing. However, when you look at it closely, because of the lack of involved fathers, a lot of us were simply lacking an image and a positive identity of ourselves.”
― Drexel Deal, The Fight of My Life is Wrapped Up in My Father

“« Le rétablissement est un processus qui permet à l'individu malade de développer ou de restaurer une identité positive et riche de sens malgré la condition qui l'afflige puis de reconstruire sa vie en dépit ou dans les limites imposées par son état. » (Dr Thomas Kirk)”
― Lisa Mandel, Se rétablir: Une enquête sur le rétablissement en santé mentale