In 2016, I became a published author for the Canadian Mental Health Association. There was much excitement while the book was being released, and published. The book is a compilation of stories from real people, who have been touched by mental health in some way. I remember reading the book for the first time, which included my story "Created for Joy." I remember trembling at the intensity of the stories, and felt a little overwhelmed and grateful to be a part of project like this. The book is called "Hearts Linked by Courage" the second in a series of books, published by IC Publishing in Canada. The author is the Canadian Mental Health Association in York and South Simcoe. Since the publication of the book, I realised I had a lot more to learn, (and I am still learning) that recovery takes a lot of work. With a diagnoses like mine, not only do I need to take meds for the rest of my life, but what I have been finding really difficult is dealing with the stigma tha