So as it were, after my exhibit on mental health, I was asked to be on the advisory board of Mental Health America and I accepted with honors. With that honor came an award in my name. The Bailie Award, “From Surviving to Thriving”. I had no words. I had only done what all of us who are struggling would do, survive. That being said, we have presented the Bailie award to several nominees and will again this year on Saturday, May 4th. I hope you can attend this community effort to raise awareness about mental health. It will be at The Farmers Marketplace at 429 Howard St, Spartanburg, SC 29303 from 5-7pm and free to the public.