I can't take this anymore. [View all]

I think its time we, those who suffer and have suffered from, mental illness and neurological disorders. Get up off our collective asses and rock this fucking boat. Raise our fists and our voices and fight our way into the open. No more Stigma, no more having to endure a population who inflicts cruelty upon us through their ignorance. That we are human beings and that we are entitled to something other than poverty and misery or imprisonment. That we have our various disorders, disabilities, and emotional issues. That we are sick of hiding what we are just so "normal" people don't have to feel uncomfortable. How many people out there dealing with mental illness must struggle alone in a silence so dark and painful that no words can possibly describe it's depths? How many each year kill themselves or lash out in violent episodes because they have no other outlet for their desperation and rage? How many of those could have been saved if our society extended a compassionate hand instead of reviling in disgust or fear at the slightest sign? I know I'm not the only who feels this. How many here have had to suffer the ignorance and apathy of bosses, teachers, friends, coworkers, etc ? How many here have had their struggles invalidated by people who've never had to look in the mirror and see their own wretched despair constantly looking back at them? Ask yourselves these questions. Than tell me that inside you there is no burning ember of anger. Not hate but anger. An anger at what you know is wrong. We have every right to struggle for our wellbeing. To push back against a society that at best sees us as annoyances or at worst burdens and dangers. I am sick of being given this excuse " that's just how it is". For all the talk, social events, charities, and platitudes they still do not see as equals. But than equality in this country has never been simply acknowledged as it should but rather to be treated equal one must grasp with one's own hands and declare with one's own words. This is ultimately what we must do. We must teach them what we are and show that their ignorance is painful. That their apathy causes causes us despair. That we are tired of pain, tired of despair. I ask you all now to in some way no matter how small join this fight along side me. Be my brothers and sisters in arms. For while for us some small victories have been attained true ground must be gained and the only people who win can that ground is us. I will fight for my self. For my little cousin who has to deal with three different neurological disorders. For my second eldest brother who is Learning disabled. For my best friend who must live constantly with a shadow of dread at his heel. Also I will fight so that those yet to be born who will struggle like we struggle will do so in world that is more compassionate towards them. THIS MUST STOP!