I think the way you think about the re-telling of your story, in that it has ultimately become your testimony, is very profound. Your story has shaped you, the way you think, the way you treat others, and most importantly, your world view. Through your healing process, you say you have become resilient and strong, with a sense of purpose. You seem to be a wonderful role model for those enduring hardships in mental health. Keep sharing your story! By the way, I think Maya Angelou is one of the most ‘quotable’ people. Her deep thinking and understanding of what it is to be human, is extraordinary. Here is another one I love: ‘Each one of us has lived through some devastation, some loneliness, some weather superstorm or spiritual superstorm, when