Hello there! Welcome to the 10th Episode of Tales of the Force. May is mental health awareness month. This month I will be specifically highlighting stories of fans that also want to share about their mental health journey. Because of this added personal component, these stories will go over the normal episode time.  Joining me today is Adam!

Adam is 46 years old and a lifelong resident of Green Bay, WI.  After many years in IT, he has returned to college full time to study web programming. He has gone from being highly suspicious of counseling to being an outspoken advocate for pursuing professional help if needed. Therapy has helped him let go of many of the grudges he held on to and anger that he had about things in his youth. He never claims to be perfect, but therapy is helping guide him firmly back to the light side. He’s been a Star Wars fan for as long as he can remember - he was 5 when he saw "The Empire Strikes Back" in the theater.  He is also a fan of theme parks and just recently retuned from a trip to Walt Disney World. 

Don’t forget this is Adam’s personal story. It is not my place on the show to dismiss, diminish, judge, or have an opinion on his story. Any views, thoughts, or opinions expressed are his own. Any comments on this episode and story are expected to be respectful. 

This episode comes with a content warning. This is simply to empower you, our listeners, with the knowledge you need to make healthy decisions about how or if you should consume this YouTube Channel or Podcast content. In this story there is brief mature language and also references to depression, anxiety, and the challenges that come with battling those. Not all episodes are for everyone, so if you feel like this episode will be upsetting for you or will offend you in any way please do not continue. As always, please take care of yourself and reach out to someone you trust if needed. 

The host and guests do not provide any medical or professional advice on the YouTube Channel and Podcast. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or medical intervention.

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More info on anxiety and depression:

https://adaa.org/

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Theme Music by: Michael Hoover

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