I started this blog with the with the hope that others can benefit from my experiences and perspectives. Maybe even get a smile from some of the things I share. If nothing else, I hope whoever reads this realizes they aren't alone.

The stigma surrounding mental health, particularly mental illness, has come a long way, but still has a long way to go. I believe one of the best ways to combat that stigma is to talk about mental health and bring it out into the open - the good, the bad and the ugly. For many people, whether it's based on their own perspective or society's perspective, reducing the stigma is the only way they will get the support they need.