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This print is available on my etsy shop. Half of every print is going to be donated to the N.A.M.I. organization.

Got inspired to draw this because as of late I haven't been in the best of moods which has lead to some serious melt downs.
One reason that plays a big factor in my melt downs is because I feel like I don't have many people to talk to who'd understand
the struggles I deal with since I'm diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, serve Anxiety, and SPD. People deal with depressing moments
in their life but those who struggle, such as I do, the battle feels like it never ends nor will it ever get better. I shouldn't have to
feel so alone and feel like I don't have a good support or feel ignored when trying to talk about what is bothering me because of
the stigma Mental Illnesses have on people. I know I'm not alone on this feeling and I want to help change that.

Want people to understand that saying "Just get over it" or "I can handle it so why can't you", you need to understand that
most of us who have a mental condition, more often then not, not many people have good copping skills to help get past it
and even more so people tend to pretend they don't have a problem and blame others because it's easier then having to face
the fact that they are mentally ill. To help encourage people to get better and admit they have problems that really need to be
worked out, we need to be more accepting because it's depressing that most hospitals are cruel to patients and people blow off
someone who may be borderline suicidal. I've grown tired of seeing when people care about mental health, it's usual when someone
goes postal and does a shooting or someone commits suicide and blames the person then asking "What's wrong?".

Which, I'm saying this right now, don't EVER try to blame someone and say they are selfish when committing suicide. It pisses me
off when someone has told me "What about the people who care about you?", if they cared so much then why did I feel so alone that
I've been pushed to end my life and get it over with because I don't feel like I belong here? Please, think about that next time when
someone contemplates of ending their life. Because if anyone is selfish, it's those who make that statement. If you only care about how
you'd feel if that person was gone and not so much about why they want to be gone, then you really to rethink your mind frame.

So! Asking and trying to be there for someone can make such a huge difference! The few who have been there, they are what is pushing
me to try and get stronger so I can have a happier life. I've destroyed so many relationships because I'm scared and tired of being
hurt because it seems like at this point, it's all I know and being happy almost seems like I don't deserve it because it's not someone
else's job to deal with my baggage. I want to be understood and feel like it's okay for me to rant and cry without feeling judged for it.
I'm sure this is the feeling most people have many of times.

My hope is when buying this print, if you have it around and someone who is deep down inside screaming and crying, if they see your
support for mental health, maybe everyone will feel like it's okay and not feel ashamed of their illness.

That's why I drew this. That's why I want to donate. When I was hospitalized in January, it's thanks to N.A.M.I that I was able to
get the care I needed and the support group I enjoyed. Their money helps pay for a safe place for struggling people and helps pay
for therapists and social workers to work with us on getting us stable and give help after being discharged from the hospital.
N.A.M.I. does so much and I want to give back to show them my gratitude for giving me a safe haven.

Nami-chan © WWingus
Drawing © WWingus
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ETSY SHOP | INSTAGRAM | TUMBLR.

Description

This print is available on my etsy shop. Half of every print is going to be donated to the N.A.M.I. organization.

Got inspired to draw this because as of late I haven't been in the best of moods which has lead to some serious melt downs.
One reason that plays a big factor in my melt downs is because I feel like I don't have many people to talk to who'd understand
the struggles I deal with since I'm diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, serve Anxiety, and SPD. People deal with depressing moments
in their life but those who struggle, such as I do, the battle feels like it never ends nor will it ever get better. I shouldn't have to
feel so alone and feel like I don't have a good support or feel ignored when trying to talk about what is bothering me because of
the stigma Mental Illnesses have on people. I know I'm not alone on this feeling and I want to help change that.

Want people to understand that saying "Just get over it" or "I can handle it so why can't you", you need to understand that
most of us who have a mental condition, more often then not, not many people have good copping skills to help get past it
and even more so people tend to pretend they don't have a problem and blame others because it's easier then having to face
the fact that they are mentally ill. To help encourage people to get better and admit they have problems that really need to be
worked out, we need to be more accepting because it's depressing that most hospitals are cruel to patients and people blow off
someone who may be borderline suicidal. I've grown tired of seeing when people care about mental health, it's usual when someone
goes postal and does a shooting or someone commits suicide and blames the person then asking "What's wrong?".

Which, I'm saying this right now, don't EVER try to blame someone and say they are selfish when committing suicide. It pisses me
off when someone has told me "What about the people who care about you?", if they cared so much then why did I feel so alone that
I've been pushed to end my life and get it over with because I don't feel like I belong here? Please, think about that next time when
someone contemplates of ending their life. Because if anyone is selfish, it's those who make that statement. If you only care about how
you'd feel if that person was gone and not so much about why they want to be gone, then you really to rethink your mind frame.

So! Asking and trying to be there for someone can make such a huge difference! The few who have been there, they are what is pushing
me to try and get stronger so I can have a happier life. I've destroyed so many relationships because I'm scared and tired of being
hurt because it seems like at this point, it's all I know and being happy almost seems like I don't deserve it because it's not someone
else's job to deal with my baggage. I want to be understood and feel like it's okay for me to rant and cry without feeling judged for it.
I'm sure this is the feeling most people have many of times.

My hope is when buying this print, if you have it around and someone who is deep down inside screaming and crying, if they see your
support for mental health, maybe everyone will feel like it's okay and not feel ashamed of their illness.

That's why I drew this. That's why I want to donate. When I was hospitalized in January, it's thanks to N.A.M.I that I was able to
get the care I needed and the support group I enjoyed. Their money helps pay for a safe place for struggling people and helps pay
for therapists and social workers to work with us on getting us stable and give help after being discharged from the hospital.
N.A.M.I. does so much and I want to give back to show them my gratitude for giving me a safe haven.

Nami-chan © WWingus
Drawing © WWingus
----------------------------------------------
ETSY SHOP | INSTAGRAM | TUMBLR.