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Smash the Stigma

Changing the conversation around addiction and mental health.

Real Stories, Real Impact

Authentic voices with the power to educate and inspire.

Stronger Together

Building hope and healing through shared experience.

Experience Strength isn’t just a platform — it’s a movement.

We share raw, unfiltered stories from people who’ve faced addiction, mental illness, and the darkest parts of themselves — and made it through. By breaking the silence and confronting the stigma, we create connection, education, and hope. One real story at a time.

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“One voice can light the way for someone still in the dark.”

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WHY THIS MATTERS

Mental illness and addiction are everywhere — yet too many suffer in silence.

Stigma isolates. Misinformation kills. But real stories can change everything.

The Reality:

  • 1 in 5 Australians aged 16–85 experienced a mental disorder in the past year.
  • Around 45% of adults will face a mental health issue in their lifetime.
  • 5.1% of Australians are living with a substance use disorder, with rates nearing 8% among men.

Overdose and Suicide in Australia:

  • Six Australians die every day from overdose — most never meant to.
  • Suicide takes over 3,000 lives a year — and most never saw it coming.
  • Indigenous communities are hit hardest, with rates more than twice the national average.
  • Stigma keeps people silent — but silence is costing lives.

Why Our Stories Matter:

  • Real stories break the silence and challenge the shame.
  • Personal experiences make mental health struggles less isolating, more human.
  • Sharing truth creates connection — and connection saves lives.

Watch our Founder, Scott B, in action in these 3 eye-opening and personal interviews.

Testimonial

“I had the chance to attend a talk by Scott Bellinger at a local footy club in northern Tasmania, and it really stuck with me. His new venture, Experience Strength, isn’t just about raising awareness around addiction, it’s about creating real understanding and opening up honest conversations that many people shy away from.

What struck me most was how genuine Scott was. There was no ego, no preaching, just real stories, spoken with heart. You could feel the room shift as he spoke. People were listening not just with their ears but with their whole selves.

One of the most powerful things about Scott’s message is his commitment to breaking the stigma around addiction. He makes space for people to speak up, to be heard, and to feel seen—without shame or judgment. The talk didn’t sugarcoat anything either—Scott was brutally honest about the realities of addiction, and that honesty hit hard in the best possible way. It made the message even more real, and more important.

Experience Strength feels like something that’s going to have a real impact in our community. I’m glad I was there to be part of it.”

Brennan Savage

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Disclaimer

We are not medical professionals - we share our lived experience, rather than what can be found in a textbook.