My very dear reader...

If the universe, Buddha, Jesus, God, or whatever your religion came together to get this book into your hands, your understanding of the complex world of mental illness will be more advanced, so congratulations!

Any person, regardless of their religion, nationality, color, or economic power is subject to this disease or its different symptoms and can also fall into the mistake of believing that absurd, erroneous behaviors, or those that are outside of what is socially accepted, are part of the personality.

The taboo that currently exists is still brutal, where patients are treated, judged, and punished in the same way as normal people, that is, those within their functional mental capacities. The lack of education in this regard, and the same taboo that has always existed in history, has brought a lot of pain and fatalities in families and societies.

This book describes more than six decades of the author's life where surviving was her only option. The goal is to raise awareness and put into practice the issue of mental imbalances, in an open, direct, and firm way, and for these issues to be discussed in casual and normal conversations, rather than hiding or being ashamed of reality. Or what is worse, attacking, judging, or abandoning those people who need help. Not everyone is ignorant of mental illness; many do nothing about the matter, even use it for their own interests. So, dear reader, whatever your position, it will benefit you to understand this issue that affects us all equally. These people roam the streets. We either have them at work or certainly in our government.

The most real knowledge you may have about mental imbalances can help you make more calm decisions about yourself, your family, and definitely society and your government.

A big hug and deep gratitude from the author for taking your time to light your path and that of others.