10 years.....
10 years ago yesterday, I sat in a doctor's office with my husband of six months and listened to a doctor tell me what I already knew in my heart. 1 in 5 people in the US suffer from a mental illness and I have been part of that 1 in 5. This is not something I would have had the courage to say a year ago. Sometimes unfortunate events let you know that your story needs to be shared. I remember where I sat as I wrote my first post on this blog telling everyone about my struggles. I remember showing the post to Sean before I hit publish and he told me he thought I needed to share it. A lot has happened in 10 years. I am stronger and more determined. Determined to educate people about an illness that is as common as heart disease and stronger to fight for those who still suffer in silence. I don't want to be another statistic or just another patient who is written off in our poor mental health system. I want my struggles to have a purpose! 10 years after my diagnosis, I have r