Ever had a secret you didn't want to share? I sure did. And I kept it hidden for most of my life.

And then you (you know who you are…) were admitted into the hospital for the first time and I knew it was time for me to share. No one knows I struggled in the same way.

No one. But the relief on your face gave me life.

Just to know that you're not alone…Rave Reviews for Tougher Than You Know by Ava Cates. This book is a voice for those who experience the unspeakable.

Mental health is so important, and the stigma needs to be changed. I have ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and OCD, this book just really opened it up, that's it's okay.

I can relate to the OCD parts, I do a lot of those things. I check my house door 37 times before bed, and before I leave the house.

I have lots of little ticks like that. We need more mental health stories like this.

I truly loved it. I read Tougher Than You Know last night.

It is so profound and inspirational! As I read, I could relate to many aspects, while other aspects were very eye-opening. This truly touched my heart and made my soul soar.

Amazing work!. .