Fighting Goliath

  How I Speak About my Schizophrenia                         I guess it is a kind of intelligence to know what to say and what not to say. It takes a special kind of intellect to quickly understand if a stranger will understand or not understand. I have not necessarily mastered it, but I do my best to try to understand a new acquaintance.             I was born with a speech impediment. At a young age, I realize that some words I cannot say, because some people will not be able to understand. I figured I would be misunderstood. I was comfortable staying quiet. Luckily, I discovered writing, and quickly I learned this was the best way for me to communicate. My speech impediment was having trouble with the “r’ sound.             I may have gotten better with m...

  Manly Mental Health               I recently watched a movie you might have seen. The main character “Mitch,” was going through a mid-life crisis. At the beginning of the movie his boss called him into his office about his job performance.             In his boss’ office, Mitch asks “Have you ever said this is the best I am ever going feel the best I am ever going do? And it ain’t that great?”             Mitch’s boss replies in a not so celebratory tone, “Happy Birthday…”             Mitch’s wife invites their friends over to their apartment for Mitch’s 39 th birthday. There Mitch’s adrenaline childhood friends tell him about his birthday present. They are going to take Mitch out west to herd cattle.        ...