There are so many people who are hurting and suffering in silence, dealing with mental health issues alone. Why? Is it because we too afraid to discuss and talk about the issue at hand? No, in my opinion we are afraid of the reaction of others who don't understand.
The fear reignites from within, from a place where we too aren't comfortable ourselves of even understanding where we are. I remember having to research answers before I could get my husband to understand what I was going through. I would send him text messages with links to pages that seem to explain it better than I could. Trying to find the right words, made me want to speak for others who may not be as vocal or as strong I try to be. So, today I challenge you to educate someone about your mental illness today. Send them a text with a link to info that you can't articulate yourself. Who knows, you may be the one to stop the stigma, at least in your circle :) Let's do it one circle at a time! |