CRAZY!

What does it really mean to be called “crazy”?In Crazy, Astrid Ross unpacks the raw, unfiltered truth behind a label that has haunted, hurt, and hardened so many; especially Black women, survivors, and those navigating mental illness, trauma, and cultural stigma. Told through the eyes of a Georgia Certified Peer Specialists , mother, grandmother, educator, and survivor of suicide loss. This book is part memoir and part manifesto. It explores the deep intersections of identity, pain, and healing with vulnerability, humor, and grit. Whether you’ve worn the label or loved someone who has, Crazy dares you to challenge the stigma and reclaim your own narrative.This is not just a book—it’s a reckoning.Astrid Ross is a Georgia Certified Peer Specialist, Mental Health Support Network Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Gwinnett Advocacy Committee, Early Childhood Educator (30 years), Principal Montessori -- 8th grade school (21 years), Mother of 5, Grandmother of 2, Suicide Loss Survivor. Read more