In 1990, Mental Health Awareness Week was established by the U.S. Congress in recognition of efforts by the National Alliance on Mental Illness to educate and increase awareness about mental illness. It takes place every year during the first full week of October.
This month is a fitting time to read first-time author David Pruitt’s memoir, “Relative Distance,” about one man’s journey of faith and restorative resilience.
I will share with readers from the outset that the subject matter is not pretty, particularly for those of you who have no personal connection with the effects of childhood abuse, homelessness, and mental illness….