The Mind of a Manic Depressive By: Tameka LaShay is a poetry book about true emotions. After some storms in life, Tameka LaShay was diagnosed with the illness and needed ways to cope. She had to release the hurt in order to accept the promise. This book is her proof that one can move past the negative and become great. She hopes this book can bring understanding and awareness to people who do not understand mental illness and also help those who suffer from any form of mental illness to get help and not allow it to control them. About the Author Tameka LaShay graduated from Turner Jobs in Albany, Georgia. She completed trades in business and medical office technology while earning her GED. She is currently working on her MBA with Strayer University.