My name is Patsy.  I love writing, music and performance.  

I first became aware of having depression at the age of 13 - at a time when mental illness was very taboo.  I only sought help much later, and while I know my triggers, how to manage my feelings and what to do when those feelings resurface, every day is still a choice to be well.  ...and some days even better than well!

This blog is not to advise you, but to allow me to express what I've felt I've had to "delete" from what I present to the world, and to let you know you aren't alone.  I'm happy for you to leave me a comment, and please see my "links" page for immediate professional support.