I am a passionate writer and truth seeking individual, wanting to challenge societal and church norms concerning mental health matters. Those who struggle with anxiety, depression, or suicidal ideations are, all too often, shamed by others. Moreover, those who are survivors of suicide by friends or family members grieve in a way that the world does not understand. I’m not a physician nor am I a qualified, licensed therapist. Yet, the truth is that society and the church need to step up to the plate and do better. I hope and pray that I can be a part of the movement that accepts, listens to, and normalizes brain-based health matters in others.