I know I could have never overcome my addictions by myself under my own power. I needed lots of help from lots of people.

I have not overcome my mental health issues with the help of others but it has made it much easier to deal with and accept. To live with and sometimes actually works in making it better.

Sometimes I can fix my car on my own but often I don't have the tools and knowledge and have to go to a mechanic. The problem is the brain and mental illness is much more complicated than a car and maybe people don't understand it any better than I do. Maybe they don't have the answers to fix it but I need the support of others to validate me and help me along.