Woman's Day Magazine NZ

‘I Was In A Very Dark Space’

Most of us dream of finding jobs that perfectly align with our skills and life experiences. So when Michaiah Simmons landed a role last year as event manager for comedian Mike King’s I Am Hope mental health foundation, she couldn’t have imagined a better fit.

Not only has the 39-year-old spent two decades in the event management business, but Michaiah has also struggled with her own mental health, including trying to end her life as a teenager.

“I grew up the oldest of seven in a deeply religious

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