I found Erica’s article “Shatter the Stigma” very inspiring.  I love how Erica expresses the fact that her mother is bipolar.  She puts in a very positive manner.  She tells how we should express disorders and treat the disorders as a positive thing.  I think this story should inspire people to promote positivity.  I also like how she uses her eyes and freckles to compare to her mom’s disorder.  I agree with her in all of the things she says about this story.  I love that she says, “Mental illness deserves a voice, but not a voice that is patronizing and condescending.  No, it needs a voice that is witty and proud, honest and understanding.”  I truly believe that Erica is one of those voices.  I feel that Erica is definitely a positive person.  The fact that she can take something as difficult as a bipolar disorder and make it a positive is just amazing.

Thank you ,Erica, for giving us such a positive message.