Today I would like to talk about why I have decided to bare it all and share my story with possibly the whole world. This has also been the inspiration behind my new non-profit organisation, Lighthouse Support Group.
I have always found it very difficult to talk about my depression journey. But until recently I have found healing and strength every time I share my story with others. By sharing my suicide survival stories, the darkness, loneliness and sadness side of depression, I am making it known that I am stronger than depression.
“One day you will tell your story of how you’ve overcome what you are going through now and it will become part of someone else’s survival guide”
I believe I did not go through what I did to just move on from all of it. I also believe that by being vocal with my mental health struggle I can help remove the stigma attached to it. I have confidence that I can inspire others who are going through the same.
I want everyone struggling out there to know that depression and other mental disorders are not the roads.
As we engage others in discussions about mental health issues, we can teach them through our experiences and help eradicate misconceptions they may have about depression and suicide. I still remember how alone I felt during my worst depression episode. I had no idea that there were hundreds of other people going through the same out there.
Sending positive vibes