I grew up in an era when everyone wanted nothing more than to be seen as “normal.” Conformity was at an all-time high back then and the very last thing anyone wanted was to be considered different ...

Life, in its most serene moments, often goes unnoticed. The simple routine of waking up, drinking a cup of coffee, walking through familiar streets, or laughing with loved ones may seem unremarkable.

It is past time that we rethink what we mean by the words "normal" and "abnormal" as those words apply to the mental and emotional states and behaviors of human beings. Indeed, it is a real question ...