I met some of my greatest pals
At support group meetings
People who make me feel less alone
People who’ve experienced more than most;
Highs and Lows
Delusions and Hallucinations
Unemployment and stigma
Alcohol and drugs
Family breakups
But it’s not all bad news
There are small triumphs
Along the way
People who recover
People who become stable
People who rise above the murkiness
And work and love and live
It’s not all bad news
Like the media tells you