There was a time when all I could see was black. Every stressor added to the mounting anxiety and looming depression. When I tried to make things better, it seemed to plunge me deeper into a state of helplessness.

I am only one of the more than forty percent of Americans that have a mental illness. In this book, I want to share how we can gain strength from our suffering and help others through transparency.

I'm a freelance writer in the creative space. On my blog I write about mental health and wellness. I also post fiction pieces on Medium and other platforms.

I have a background of 10+ years in the medical field and a love for writing. So there's no telling what I'll be working on from one day to the next.