Enough is enough!  The challenge of living with a mental illness has struck me and many members of my family, female and male, and today, I am taking a stand. I will be their voice…for anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and more. I will not walk in shame and defeat for my head is lifted to the sky. I will not let society put us in a category, define us, or mark us as “crazy” or “half cracked”. We have to address mental illness in our global society and aim to defeat it like any other illness of the body. It has no perspective race, gender, or culture and it comes to steal the joy of living on this beautiful earth.

I am tired of people being misunderstood in the workplace and not given a chance. Our illness is NOT our identity, but it is a challenge that is given to those who are stronger than they believe. There’s a quote that says, “God gives His toughest battles to His toughest soldiers.” I want to empower those who are in the fight and help them to know that they are not alone and they matter. I want them to know that they have brothers and sisters of this earth that will walk them and keep them. Put me where you need me. There is a passionate warrior inside of me that wants to add value to others and encourage them to not give up the fight! This is my purpose! Let me speak and let me stand, hand in hand with those who need someone to understand. God bless.