well today i thought was going to be a good day. guess thats the problem with thinking. I have learned not to say what else could go wrong... God will show ya... Just seems as if what can stress me today.. has. so many things to worry about and with my issues... the worry turns into complete meltdown.

i wanted to have a  good day... instead i am just hoping to pull thru it.

anyways... hope all has a good day and god bless

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Well where to begin. I guess at the beginning. I have strugglede with many things in my life. I can honestly say never drugs or alcohol, but sometimes i think they would be easier to deal with. i have been diagnosed with clinical depression, PTSD, manic depressant, Bipolar and ocd.  I used to think i was just sad and lonely. i also thought maybe it was from the nasty marriage i had and the lovely sexual abuse from my brother when i was younger. Then i realized somewhere out of the blue t... Read More

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I get clean and sober on September 25th, 1988 and began dealing with my severe depression and anxiety.  I was diagnosed and treated intensely for severe PTSD from childhood sexual abuse.   After five incredible years of Mental Health and Twelve Step recovery, I left the oil and gas industry and began studying for a degree in psychology followed by a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Since 1997 I have been a Family Therapist primarily serving as a Clinical Team... Read More

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I had the honor to interview Susan Olmetti, a brilliant and successful artist who wholly embraces her dis-ease and thrives.  Here is the transcript of our conversation. 

Susan Olmetti (SO), Abstract Artist

Valery Satterwhite (VS), Author, Inner Wealth Expert, Coach, Speaker

VS: Hello, I’m Valery Satter... Read More

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I research my mental issue with a passion. I am so glad I found this site. I help eliminate the stigma of mental issues whenever I get the chance. This site has been a wealth of information for me in the past. My family swept Bipolar under the rug for years and I'm bringing it back out. I want people to know there is nothing wrong with anyone who has mental issues. If anything, we are more passionate, deep, and true. I will stand to help fight the stigma anywhere I can. This is me and I love... Read More

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