Purpose of this Blog

This blog has a simple purpose. I want to tell my story and encourage those who might be going through similar struggles. Life is hard, but it’s harder when you go at it alone. I want to open the flood gates of communication and di-stigmatize mental illness. Nearly everyone goes through some form of depression or anxiety in their life. Most people know at least one person fighting mental illness. But, this is taboo in our culture. Why? It is as normal as diabetes or arthritis. Why not talk about it and encourage one another. Why fight alone when we can fight together? I am suffering from a mental illness. I am by no means “healed” but I am on the right path. I will dive deeper into my illness in the near future. Three things that I want you to know about me: 1) I am not crazy. 2) I love my family more than anything in this world. 3) I wear my heart on my sleeve. I hope that you continue to read this blog to hear my story. Even if you aren’t suffering from mental illness, maybe you can be encouraged too. Kourt