Gina G

In one of the groups I am in online, I read this question today. "Has anyone else with complex mental health needs had issues with police?" My response... I've had it go both ways, super great and unbelievably horrible. In my experience, if they have a decent size heart and are fairly empathetic, they will realize you need kid gloves at times before you have to tell them anything at all. On the other hand, If you've got one with a hero complex, the dismissive way they handle you is...

I have to.... embrace what's meant to be.

Having a mental illness diagnosis and a substance use disorder isn't abnormal. People all over that world combat and learn how to cope with this life every single day. It's doable. You CAN do it. You've got this. I promise.