Having been a professional flamenco dancer for more than 20 years, while also a mother, school teacher, and school librarian, I discovered that following my passion of dance helped me to cope with life's struggles of mental health crisis, mine and others. These included S.A.D., depression, alcoholism, suicide, addiction, O.C.D., and Alzheimers. Perhaps my lessons learned and thoughts and ideas presented may inspire you to follow your passion to improved mental health. Seek the sunshine of new experiences. Freedom can be found.