Why am I saying this? I’m saying this because I want to do my part in changing and challenging our position (the collective) in the mental health arena.
Now that some opportunities are aligning, I know we’re on the brink of something worldly. I’ll continue to remain open in my relentless pursuit for better mental health advocacy measures.
"I took the advice of Pat Flynn, who suggested with a new podcast to reach out to people directly and ask for feedback on the episode."
If you're on this list know that I appreciate your time. I've made it a personal goal to grow as an author/ host and build a strong, core fan base of readers/ listeners. It's officially in motion!
"No one had the answers I was seeking. Shit, to be honest I didn't even know what I was looking for."
Although my journey may differ from yours, we are seeking the same results. Nothing more freeing than knowing that I can be honest with myself. Let my transparency guide you to your own.
"Weighing in on their hearts was enough to pull your nose to the phone, and the water right out of your eyes onto the fabric of your shirt."
Parenting and fatherhood without presence? There's a ton of weight in that sentence alone. How do we navigate the guilt we feel as fathers in co-parenting relationships?
"An even more deep seeded truth is I took on the beliefs of others because I didn't know who or what I wanted to be!"
Harsh, uncomfortable truths are the only things that hold enough weight to crack the fake persona we've cultivated for ourselves. No matter how ugly, wrong or bad... tell yourself the truth in everything.