As I pulled out of my driveway this morning, I not...

As I pulled out of my driveway this morning, I noticed a fuzzy brown moth peacefully resting on my windshield. I imagined the rush of traffic wind would send him frantically on his way.

Driving on, I watched in amazement as he gingerly turned himself around, lifting one foot at a time, until he was facing directly into the wind. Determined to remain, my little friend refused to succumb to the oncoming air. It reminded me of the importance of facing mental illness head on.

Mental illness is a heavy wind. It’s relentless and can be terrifying, but if we turn into the wind instead of away from it, we can find strength we never knew we had. When we face our mental health struggles head on, we give ourselves a chance to grow and heal in ways we never thought possible.

I know it’s easier said than done. Some days, mental illness tries to steal everything from you. Even the faintest breeze can knock you off your feet. However, on the better days, there are ways you can fortify yourself to face the next strong wind.

Until next time, keep fighting.

(This is an excerpt from the Speaking Bipolar Positivity Club.)
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