Kanye part 2

After writing yesterday’s post about Kanye, I began to think more. While I was saddened by his fall from grace, I do believe there is a silver lining. Especially for those suffering from bipolar, manic episodes, and psychosis.

If anything there is a massive amount of exposure. Most of the times manic episodes are’t captured on video. Their Twitter rants aren’t all over TMZ and People magazine. But now the public gets an intimate glimpse of what bipolar really looks like. More knowledge equals more understanding. More understanding can lead to more compassionate care.

It could also become a rallying point for the rest of us. Yes there are some who are still judging him and ridiculing his behavior. But maybe it’s time for those who are usually in the shadows to speak up.

Most of the people I come into contact today know very little about my mental health struggles. But because of Kanye’s situation, mental health, especially psychotic manic episodes is now a talking point issue. It opened up the door for me to share a little bit of my story with my roommates. I realize that plenty of people are kind and strive to be empathetic.

In today’s technological age, Kanye’s manic outburst has been captured and retweeted and shared countless times. What if his recovery could be captured in the same way? How many people could be impacted in a positive way?

I pray that he gets the help he needs. That he finds the right balance to help him live a healthy life. That he allows God to heal his mind and relationships. I believe Kanye has enormous potential to be an advocate for mental health. He has a huge platform. I pray that he gets there one day.

But in the meantime I’ll use my much smaller platform. Speak up. Share my journey of recovery. Advocate for myself and others. Do what God puts in my heart to do. Go with God. I’ll let him grow my platform if it’s His will and get out of His way. Who knows, maybe Kanye might even read this one day.

If you’re reading this Kanye, remember, Jesus Walks with us.