"Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all." --Bill Clinton God damn, this is a tough post to write. You know, mental illness has been the focal point of attention and there's been a call to end the judgment or shame in someone caring for their mental well-being and getting treatment. I am so thankful for all of the effort that's been put into making mental health a priority, but it can be a true shock to not only meet, but report to someone who has zero sense of human empathy. Here's a bit of info that most don't know about me: I see a psychiatrist once a week. I've been seeing her for over two years after the death of my brother. She has created a safe haven for me to not only cope with the loss, but the alcoholism that developed in the aftermath. I started seeing her in my previous position at a university and received comforting support to seek medical care. They were with me the day my brother was diagno...
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