I was speaking with a friend about someone who is close to me. I expressed that this someone is suffering with a mental disorder known as a Substance use disorder. I was interjected and told that the person was lazy and needed a job.
Understanding mental health and mental illness is critical to breaking down stigma and encouraging people to talk so that they can get the help that they need. We have to be willing to normalize the conversation about mental health. We gain understanding by increasing our knowledge and awareness about mental illness. Knowledge allows love to move freely and blossom into good fruit. The knowledge gained helps us to understand those living with a mental illness. Our willingness to accept them and support them enables them to enjoy life, cope with stress and sadness, fulfill their goals and potential, and gain a sense of connection to others.
Family members and friends can be an invaluable resource to individuals living with a mental health condition.
When we say that we love someone it’s our actions that confirm that.
Does love have Power?
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