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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Annie Costabile

Sky players aim to destigmatize mental health by sharing personal experiences through new initiative ‘The Net’

Anyone who takes a quick trip to Twitter and finds Azurá Stevens’ handle will be connected to a page of enlightenment. The relationship she has established with her followers is not rooted solely in her uplifting messages. Stevens has connected so well with people because her 280 Twitter characters display honesty and vulnerability.

“I don’t want anybody to ever feel like they’re alone,” said Stevens, who had 11 points, six rebounds and five blocks in the Sky’s 93-83 win Friday over the Washington Mystics. “I can’t help everybody personally, but by being honest about some of the things I deal with, it can inspire somebody else.”

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