I originally started writing this post three days ago. I had a title and two sentences. Then something took my focus away, and I couldn’t make my way back to it. I had all the time in the world. I hadn’t forgotten about it—I just couldn’t make myself return.

Welcome to the Mind of Ian. The scenario I just described happens far too often for me. It’s one of several struggles, challenges, disabilities—whatever you want to call them—that affect my daily life. (Did I use the right version of affect/effect?)

My mind is my biggest strength, yet it’s also my biggest weakness. The concept for this website is to journal about my life, with a focus on mental health. I want to share what we’ve been taught to fear sharing. My hope is that through my experiences, you might find things that resonate with your own.

Too many of us suffer in silence—surrounded by family, friends, or communities, yet feeling utterly alone because we’ve walled ourselves inside the prison of our thoughts. Maybe by sharing my stories, someone else will feel inspired to share theirs, and together, we can break free from the prisons of our minds.