All I'm asking is for you to read the book and post about it. That’s it. You originally agreed, then changed your mind suddenly. I know I write a lot. That’s why I make books. I understand that my writing can take up space, and I’ll try to give you more space in the meantime.
Steve, I’m a talented artist. No, I’m not saying I’m better than John, Valerie, Brandon, or the others. I said that because they all turned their backs on me—actually, they turned their Bax on me (pun intended). But leaving me out, especially when you’re representing them, feels unfair. And it’s not because of my art, but because I’ve been open about my mental health issues. It’s the transparency that seems to be the bigger problem, not the illness itself. And that’s exactly what I fight against.
People should be able to say they’ve been treated for depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or any mental illness without being judged or harmed for it. Yet, even in this new millennium, where we’ve had time to learn and grow, that isn’t the case. I’ve said it before: I stand for Mental Health Awareness, not just mental health itself. I stand for those who are mentally ill because, as it stands, there are no real cures. So, to some extent, society has to accept us as we are. Because the truth is, I could lose a job, a lover, or a friend just by admitting it.
Think about that, Steve. Think about what our friendship has tested on that level. It’s not right, especially not for a liberal politician like you who claims to believe in civil rights. Shouldn’t this issue be important to you, too?
So, one more time, are you in?
Let’s move beyond the stigma. All I’m asking is for you to read the book and post about it.
by Dan and Bonkers
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