Dear Liz,

I’ve often stated that there are doctors, good doctors and better doctors and when the physician hangs up his/her shingle to practice it doesn’t state whether he/she graduated first or last in the class which brings me back to my advocacy and the subject of your posting.

Education…education hopefully will replace “blind faith” decision making and hopefully improve one’s chances for wellness.

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing John about 10 years when he issued his initial web publications. As with you I also enjoy reading John and acknowledging his writing and communication skills too. Both you guys bring to light these most serious issues to a level all can easily understand. He’s come a very long way in both his efforts to share and his wellness as well and I certainly wish the same for you.

Over the years I have had many opportunities to converse as well as collaborate with leading researchers, authors, reporters as well as fellow advocates and those challenged by these horrific illnesses. In one of your other musings you intimated whether your efforts and some of the flack you receive are worth your efforts.

Since I can only speak for myself, I’d like to state that your efforts and that of John are absolutely and positively worth it. They’re badly needed as those challenged by these illnesses are often unable to advocate for themselves. It is people like you, John, Charles Donovan who give of themselves to help others and basically not ask for anything in return.

By the way, not having gone through all of your website if you have not mentioned anything about Charles Donovan’s book “Out of the Black Hole” I think it is something you might want to also look into and share with your readership by way of educating.

That’s it for today. Have a wonderful weekend.

Warmly,
Herb
VNSdepression.com

AMEN