The Gifts We Have Lost
Nov 3 · 5 min read
People with mental illnesses have a myriad of talents, but society won’t make room for them.

As mental illnesses go, mine isn’t really so bad. I have anxiety, depression, and I’m on the autism spectrum, located somewhere between a few niche savant-esque abilities and having to remind myself to make eye contact. With some effort, I can pass as “neurotypical but quirky.” However, that’s on a good day, and does anyone go…


