THEY TELL ME...

by Angela McCrimmon

November 25, 2015

They tell me that I'm "glowing" and all I can reply,

Is "thank you" with a great big smile,

For I can finally look them in the eye,

For I have something money cannot buy.

They tell me I'm "looking well" and all that I can say,

Is "thank you" for no-one else knows,

The reason that I am feeling this way,

Is the peace that I have found and so it shows.

They tell me I'm "on fire" and all I choose to tell,

Is "thank you" for they wouldn't understand,

The reason that today I'm feeling so well,

Is that I'm no longer sinking in quick sand.

They tell me I am "focused" and all I can proclaim,

Is "Thank you" for I know that this is true,

The reason I'm determined is I'm back in the game,

And I have so much catching up to do.

They tell me I am "different" and all I can express,

Is "thank you" for I really do agree,

The reason that they see the difference I possess,

It's because at last they're finally seeing "ME"

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Angela McCrimmon

I have been in the Mental Health System for over 20 years, or should I say that I've survived in the Mental Health System for over 20 years! Multiple Psychiatrists, multiple medications and multiple diagnosis's. I've fallen down many times but somehow I always managed to drag myself back up. If only Mental Health professionals could see the strength that takes instead of only meeting the illness when I have to present in a crisis. Now coming out the other side, the only desire of my heart is to reach out and help other people battling the same war. I hope that my writing may resonate with them that somehow they would feel someone truly does understand and more importantly someone does truly believe them! So many never understand the "invisible illness" apart from those who live with one. I'm not just turning the page, I'm closing a whole chapter and anticipating positive, exciting things to start the next one with. Wish me luck!

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