Shinning Light on a Dark Topic

If you are a regular reader of my blog you may have noticed it has taken on a new look and even a new name. Why you may ask? Well let me explain. I have been fighting with 4 mental illnesses for several years and one for most of my life. I refuse to fight in the shadows anymore. That explains the No Shadows part. The No Shame part is because there is NO REASON for me to be ashamed of the fact I fight. I used to be so embarrassed about them that I would hide at all costs in order to not let on I was suffering. That is not going to happen anymore.  Nobody with mental illnesses should EVER be made to feel this way. Unfortunately, it happens all the time. People fear what they do not understand. Okay, so maybe fear might not be the exact word I should use to describe this situation. Perhaps intimidated would be a better word. Although I do not know if those people would concisely say that about themselves. There has been a lack of knowledge and understanding with mental health in general. The only way we make this different and better is stop being quiet about it. 

I have become VERY verbal and will continue. This is not a life I would have chosen for myself. It is not like I woke up one morning and decided I was going decide on mental illnesses and allow them to stake claim to my life. I mean, who in their right mind would do that? So no, I did not pick this life. It was given to me by what has happened in my past and some by genetics. I am walking the path to complete healing and I believe this is going to play a huge role in that. Only through open dialog and acceptance will the understanding start. 

I have started a YouTube channel that I regularly post videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4ISZPCNKhu1YTNnix6h1Q?view_as=subscriber (link)
I discuss what life has been and what it currently is like with mental illnesses. I did not start this in order to drum up pity or attention. The main goal for this was and still remains to be MY HEALING! The next portion to doing this is to give a voice to what needs to be heard. I cannot make people listen but what I can do is at least put it out there. I want others to know they are not alone. Too many of us have been afraid of rejection and being misunderstood, with very good reason to feel this way. I also want to help others who may have friends and family around them who fight with mental illness. My hope is I can help show them what life with these is like and give them a little insight so they will be able to help that person fight. It takes dedication and determination to stick around and help them but that is EXACTLY what they need from people. 

Please check my page out! Watch, follow, and share! We can break the stigma together! Please help! 

No Shadows, No Shame! YouTube Channel (link)