Writing is my emotional outlet. When my walls are closing in on me so much that I can't breathe anymore, I grab my pen and start putting everything in words. Writing about my feelings and thoughts, to me, makes them real and thus helps me identify them, address them, talk about them, and sometimes even accept them.

Although I am aided majorly by therapy and proper medication, I firmly believe that writing is as significant to my stability and high functionality as they are. It makes me feel in control of my monsters, even if temporarily.

This is basically why I am releasing this book into the universe. I've always kept my writings private and rarely shared then with anyone, but I decided I want others, similar to or different from myself, to connect to it and benefit from it. If I can help one person feel less alone or more encouraged after reading any of my pieces, then I can honestly and happily declare that this book has served its purpose in full. If I am able, through my writing, to help one person reach out to someone who has mental difficulties and genuinely try to help them have an easier life, then I can confidently say that all the pain that ensued from the process is definitely totally and utterly worth it.

Whoever and wherever you are, I do not pray that you find your passion, but that you find what can help you keep your demons tame and quiet for as long as possible.