On Labels

And Killing Your Darlings

One of the problems with being a mental health advocate is that everyone thinks that they can diagnose you quickly.

I’ve been told I’m “manic,” “have PTSD,” and “suffer from Moral Injury” and “multiple Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI).” I’ve also been told there’s a possibility I’m on “the spectrum” because my daughter is, and we exhibit many of the same …