Being Not Okay

This is something that I have always had trouble with. Probably because of the way I was raised, “men are supposed to be tough” or so my father taught me. I think we all know I feel about my father…none of it pleasant. What I am talking about is being not okay. What does this…

Drowning in Silence

For those of you who don’t know, I was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety in 2011, after a very serious suicide attempt. So it’s safe to say that I was suffering long before then. As I look back on it now, I can’t seem to comprehend why I didn’t seek help sooner. Then I…

Be More Open

Now I know what you’re thinking, “being more open will only get me hurt more”. Sadly, you’re not wrong, the world that we live in today shames people for seeking help when it comes to mental health. I myself, hide behind pseudonyms and profile names. I do this so that I can be open, yet…