There is a past version of you that is so proud of how far you have come.

We're always talking about how we should "be present" and live in the moment. We punish ourselves for looking back or forward, thinking that we shouldn't gaze too far ahead or be concerned about what's to come, and that we shouldn't get too caught up in events that have already occurred. We want to concentrate on being the best people we can be right now. We frequently forget, though, that it is possible to look back on our history with love, not wallowing in it, but appreciating it.

Who would be better to teach about mental health awareness to nurses? Me or a conventional expert? I am a survivor and an insider regarding my topic, my passion, and my calling. Survivors or insiders have lived the experience the expert's study. Survivors have insights that the experts don't. They bring forward neglected perspectives and a reality check on the experts' take.