I wanted to figure this out and one day be medication-free. For me, the best way to identify if I am “slipping” or “falling off,” or however I label it at the time, is through listening.

I can promise that if you become willing and have had enough, you can get it together, recover, and LIVE.

What saved my life was reaching out, to God, to a therapist, to a 12 step program. There is help. Reach out, let someone help. It’s okay.

I was let down by my attorneys and had a series of unsuccessful legal outcomes. The experience drained me, and I fell into a deep depression. It was soul crushing.

The work and pain is worth it. Keep pushing through. We are not given fear, but love, power to go through the trails in our life, and have a sound mind in the present moment. Recovery is so precious, even through the painful moments.

"After being the victim of a near-death hit-and-run accident while on foot, I learned to prioritize my mental health."