Fragments of Sanity is an independent publication launched in October 2025 by M. Drella—writing between boss fights and barn time.
Goal: tell the truth and chip away at the stigma around mental health.
Ground rule: take what helps, leave what doesn’t. You’re not alone.
About M. Drella
Hi! I’m M. Drella. I’m in my mid-thirties, a former professional horseback rider now repotting my life around sustainable health. I’m navigating OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, narcolepsy, and a heart condition. I don’t have all the answers, but I do have lived experience: the meds, the setbacks, and the wins that feel small and aren’t. I’m writing as I heal, so what you see will evolve. If you’ve ever felt alone in your brain, I hope these posts make the room feel less empty.
When I’m not writing, I help run a Westmarch-style D&D server and game a lot. Party members include my wonderful husband, Charlie the dog, Emberclaw the cat, and four very opinionated, accident-prone horses.
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