Created by Bell Canada, the telecom company pledges to donate $.05 to what they call "mental health initiatives” for each social media interaction that uses #BellLetsTalk.
While the money goes to Canadian mental health initiatives, it helps keep an important conversation moving forward worldwide.
It needs to be said again: depression is real. Mental health is a real problem.
There is no shame in discussing it.
I'm not ashamed to say that I've battled dark moments.
There are many reasons for this.
Money. Loss of time with my son. Fearing that I've wasted my life. Worrying about my friends and family.
Not enough work. Lost work.
Lack of health insurance, thus worrying about my health.
When the clouds are dark, it all becomes magnified. Bad.
In those bad moments, I become the worst broadcaster ever. I become the worst father. I become a profound failure.
The loneliness creeps in. The despair becomes tangible.
This is reality. I need help.
You might need help also.
Seriously -- it's OK.
I'm here. I'll listen. I'll help however I can.
Let's talk.
1 comment:
Im gkad I opened the link today after messaging you provately. Proud of you for being public in discussing a striggle sooooo many of us have had over our lifetimes!
Just know it really dues get better and you will find the meaning in your being on this planet which While I could surely list multiple examples - Ill do so with you over a shared meal instead!
Hugs and prayers if happiness being sent your way!
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