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Dwon: The key to moving past one’s pain and ridding oneself of emotional baggage is prayer, learning to release, and recognizing that you are NOT what you’ve been through. If you need medication, take it. If you need therapy, get it. Erykah Badu says it best, “Bag Lady, you gon’ miss your bus, dragging all those bags like that.”
Michelle: What’s next for Dwon Moss Johnson?
Dwon: What’s next for me? I will continue to write fiction dealing with mental illness in a REAL way. I want to expand my bath and body line, SassiSoul. Most importantly, I want to be a walking example of what a survivor of domestic abuse, military sexual trauma, and mental illness looks like. “Tell your story. Save a Life.”
Michelle: How can readers contact and/or follow you?
Dwon: My wonderful readers can reach me at: [email protected]. Twitter: @DwonMoss. Facebook: Dwon D. Moss. My story, ”I Will Love You So For Always,” is a part of the anthology, The Ex-Chronicles. My story, “A Heart For A Heart,” is a part of the anthology, Single Mama Dating Drama. For an autographed copy of both books, contact me at [email protected]. Thank you again.
Dwon, thank you for sharing your story with all of us.
If you or someone you know are dealing with mental health issues, know that help is right around the corner. Below are resources to help you cope.
National Alliance on Mental Illness - 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or http://www.nami.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1‑800‑273‑TALK (8255) or http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline – 1‑877‑SAMHSA7 (1‑877‑726‑4727) or http://www.samhsa.gov/
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - 800-826-3632 or http://www.dbsalliance.org/
National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - 800-273-8255 or http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/where-to-get-help.asp
Mental Health America – 800-969-NMHA (6642) or http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/
Michelle Cuttino is a Publisher, Author, Columnist, TalkShow Host, Motivational Speaker, Plus-Size Lifestyle Blogger and Body Positive Advocate. Connect with her at http://www.michellecuttino.com