To all the survivors, advocates, and allies who lend their voices to this magazine's pages, your bravery and authenticity illuminate the path to healing. Your stories remind us that no one is alone in their struggles, and that together, we can create a world that embraces and nurtures mental well-being for all.

This dedication is a tribute to your strength, your resilience, and your unwavering spirit. May this magazine serve as a catalyst for change, fostering a society that values mental health as an integral part of overall well-being.

Finally, this magazine is dedicated to my mother, Paula S. DiArcangelo and my brother, Albert J. DiArcangelo, Jr.  I hope that all the people that have judged you through your lifetimes, will now realize that nothing was ever done on purpose. I miss you both every day. 

I write this dedication with tears in my eyes and a longing in my heart for you both to still be here on this earth.