Lost and Broken; Eliminating Stigma of Mental Illness w/ Congressman Adam Smith

Lost and Broken; My Journey Back from Chronic Pain and Crippling Anxiety - and Eliminating the Stigma of Mental Illness with Congressman Adam Smith, 9th Congressional District, Washington Adam Smith offers acandid memoir about his years-long struggle with anxiety and chronic pain, and the winding path to find the right diagnosis and treatment. He discovered the severe limitations of our nation’s health care system, and brought him face to face with the cost of the stigma our country has against admitting to, and dealing with, mental health issues. He learned that life isn’t about finding that quick fix or clear-cut mental and physical program to stop worrying and struggling. It’s about learning who you are, understanding your body and mind well enough to face those struggles that we will all inevitably face, and then being able to enjoy your life even when those struggles come. Congressman Adam Smith ran in and won his first congressional race in 1996, and has been reelected 11 times. From 2019-2023 he chaired the House Armed Services committee. He is also a member of the New Democratic Coalition and the Congressional Progressive Caucus. For more information visit: https://adamsmith.house.gov/ *************************************************** For more information about BITEradio products and services visit: http://www.biteradio.me/index.html To view the photography of Robert at: http://rpsharpe.com/