Nuerological brain illnesses, known as serious mental illness, is not a choice, it's not something you as a parent did, or did not do, its genetic. People can't just "snap out of it", or "act right". These illnesses below are the only illnesses, that require you to commit a crime in order to get treatment … Continue reading Serious mental illness, is not a choice →

The Better Because Project is looking for new submissions for our platform. If you have mental health experiences and want to share, we have a fantastic team of editors ready to help you craft your story into a piece that’s ready for publication. We also promote your story via our social media and newsletter so … Continue reading SHARE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH STORY →

This monstrosity with Anti-social Personality Disorder needs to be locked up for the rest of its loathesome existence so that it can't harm any more human beings. JM Sources said that the decision was made by the Office of White House Counsel after it consulted with Miller, a senior adviser and the architect of Trump’s … Continue reading FACE OF EVIL →

For those of us who were raised in an environment where only hyper-achievement was rewarded, and anything less was deemed failure, we can live a much healthier life from a mental health standpoint by doing things that move our souls and things that help others. Life's true accomplishments lie in making our souls sing and … Continue reading Life’s true accomplishments lie in making our souls sing and helping other people. →

SOON THE MONSTER WILL BE BUT A TROUBLING MEMORY "As a child I would never have imagined that all the monsters would be human." -Toni Rogers, The Lamb that lay down with The Wolf "You spent so much of your life energy just trying to hold it together." -Van Jones Today I feel a deep … Continue reading SOON THE MONSTER WILL BE BUT A TROUBLING MEMORY →

"You were doing your best trying to survive….Honor who you are and know you are doing your best" I can so relate. Hope this helps others too. JM

In my long, arduous journey of recovery and treatment, two things I have learned to value highly are my inner peace and my emotional sobriety. While "restraint of tongue and pen" has served me well, as my old tendency was to let things go and to stuff my resentments until I exploded, assertiveness and the … Continue reading Express Yourself →

I felt this. *Validation* Hope it helps others! JM

Just as you wouldn't give up on a loved one with cancer…. JM

Therapy and 12 Step Fellowships have saved my life many times over. Connection, support, and sharing experience, strength, and hope are essential to those of us with addictions and/or mental illness. Reach out today! JM