Kasei Del Pezzo reads "This Is My Brave" at This Is My Brave Charlotte

Kasei Del Pezzo shares her poem "This Is My Brave" for This Is My Brave Charlotte 2018 at Warehouse 242.
This Is My Brave, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (thisismybrave.org) is the leading platform for individuals to share their stories of living successful lives despite a diagnosis of a mental health disorder through artistic expression (spoken word poetry, original music and essay readings) on stage in front of a live audience. We're opening up the conversation about mental health disorders in communities all across the country and beyond via our CZcams channel.
We're shining a light on mental illness because it has been in the dark too long. We're ending mental illness stigma, one story at a time.
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November 3, 2018
Warehouse 242 in Charlotte, North Carolina
Produced by Renee Leboa and Mark DenDanto
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[@darleenphelps8473]

Your poem is amazing! Few people can put their story into words like you have. I am sorry for the loss of your daughter and your struggles. Peace be with you Kasei ~

[@johnnyboy585]

I feel so sad that you have lost your Mary. May God be with you.