etta

About me

Gender Female
Occupation Healthcare
Location Minnesota, United States
Introduction Diagnosed with depression 22 years ago, I lost the life I once knew, but in the process re-created a better me. I am alive and functional today because of my dog, my treatment team, my sobriety, and my willingness to re-create myself within the confines of this illness. I hate the illness, but I'm grateful for the person I've become and the opportunities I've seized because of it. I hope writing a depression blog will reduce stigma and improve the understanding and treatment of people with mental illness. All original content copyright to me: etta. Enjoy your visit!
Interests Running, Psychology, Health and Wellness, Education, Public Speaking, Rollercoasters, Track and Field, Traveling off the beaten path, WWII and the Holocaust, Lake Superior, My Dog, Writing