"Now I'm excited about being in the middle!" is an empathetic guide that takes readers on a journey where the human aspect is at the forefront. The author, Sabrina Martina Mayr, shares her experiences as a social worker in mobile social psychiatric care and demonstrates the importance of supporting people in difficult life situations. Through five poignant encounters, it becomes clear how relationships can heal and what it means to be seen. The guide encourages putting diagnoses in the background and focusing on individual humanity. With a blend of expertise, life experience, compassion, and humor, the book conveys that imperfection is part of life and that every person is valuable, regardless of their challenges. It is aimed at those affected, their relatives, and anyone who wants to engage with taboo topics.