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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), run by those who abuse their power, has become more concerned with censorship than with addressing the real issues their patients face. They seem obsessed with controlling speech, clothing, and self-expression, all under the guise of avoiding "triggers." But who are they really protecting? It’s the patients who "keep in line," the ones who conform to their system, while the rest of us are left out in the cold. NAMI tries to tell us that a beer ad or a rebellious music poster is somehow going to send us into a spiral. But...

“The case workers blamed me for not getting along, but it’s working in the crisis center with people who aren’t convicts.”This simple line speaks volumes about my experience with Telecare. A place meant to help has instead turned into a breeding ground for hostility and disrespect. When you're housed with convicts and meth addicts, but not getting along is somehow your fault—how does that make any sense? Telecare's handling of my situation has been disastrous. My art series, valued at over $100 per piece, was abandoned at Brenda’s room and board, likely never to be recovered. Along with several of...

Terrorism is, by nature, brutal and inhumane. When terrorists strike, the world sees the immediate horror: lives lost, communities devastated, and fear spread like wildfire. In these moments, the acts themselves are unconscionable. But what do we do about the demands made by these groups? The question that haunts us is not just about punishing the criminals responsible for the atrocities, but also about the human cost when we dismiss the demands tied to their actions. Sometimes, the demand—separate from the violent act—may reflect a cause that resonates with those suffering or oppressed, such as the call to "Free Palestine."...

Last Sunday night was one of the darkest in my life. I was forcibly removed from my group home by meth addicts for what they called “snitching.” There I was, abandoned and betrayed, left with nothing but a few belongings and the cold, unwelcoming lawn of Telecare to sleep on. Homeless. My cries for help went unheard, and when I called my mother, threatening suicide in a moment of absolute desperation, she hung up on me. That hang-up was like a final blow—a door slammed shut on my last shred of hope. In my hysteria, I called 911. I was...

When convicts enter treatment or recovery programs, it's often part of a plea deal, a way to shorten their sentences, or a legal requirement. Concerns about their presence in these programs aren't based on racism or prejudice; rather, they stem from the risks associated with mixing violent offenders with vulnerable individuals who voluntarily seek help for mental health or substance abuse issues. The key difference lies in motivations. Voluntary participants typically enter these programs because they genuinely want to heal and recover. In contrast, many convicts are mandated to attend as part of their sentence, often as a way to...