When I think about the word, Frankenstein, the first thing to come to mind is the film, “Young
Frankenstein” starring Gene Wilder, who happens to be a favorite comedian of mine. Since working at Simple Life, the idea has started to change a little bit, instead of only thinking of the original Monster, with his arms and legs and head sewn together like a bunch of scraps brought to life. I started thinking about our members and our mission here.
When I see all of those stitched together parts I can’t help but think about the process of bringing the Monster to life. He has all these parts that are worn-out, yet somehow he still functions. He wants to be like everyone else. I think the analogy works here for mental illness.
Even though some of the “parts” may not be the best available, or of the best quality, they still work! That’s the main point I want to get across. Regardless of the “parts,” the end product, someone like you or me or with a Mental Illness, ultimately still feels and wishes to be just like everyone else.
Most people think of Frankenstein’s Monster as a terrible, scary thing, as evidenced by the townsfolk gathering pitchforks and torches, to go hunt him down. It is only through the kindness of Dr Frankenstein, who brought him to life, that the townsfolk begin to realize there is nothing to be afraid of with this Monster. We need to take that lesson that Dr Frankenstein shows us and apply it to our world.
Mental Illness can be viewed as being like Frankenstein’s Monster. Maybe not the best “parts” in the world, and possibly a little bit scary to the “normal” townsfolk. We as the normal “townsfolk” have an obligation as well as a duty to protect, help, and give to those who
maybe don’t have the best parts. Even though some may make us feel uncomfortable, we need to try to be more like the doctor who loved, protected, and gave Frankenstein whatever he could to help.
That’s our goal at Simple Life. Love, Protect, and Give to those who might not have the best parts.

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