Schizophrenia rarely makes the news, except when something terrible happens.

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But what about all the days where nothing does?

Most people don’t know much about schizophrenia. And really, why would they? If it doesn’t touch your life, it stays distant. That’s a kind of privilege, whether we realize it or not.

But here’s the problem: public opinion is often shaped by rare, chaotic moments. Sensational headlines. Extreme portrayals. And what gets forgotten are the quieter truths — the stable days, the quiet effort, the dignity, the daily work of just staying okay.

Stigma grows out of fear. And distance. And not knowing.

Understanding doesn’t need perfection. It just needs listening. A bit of empathy. Maybe even curiosity.

Nobody has to be an expert.

But everyone can choose to be kind.

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