Breaking the Silence: Men Struggling with Mental Health
Shawn Lesser
Mental Health Advocate & Entrepreneur | Founder @ THE REAL Mental Health Foundation | THE REAL
I'm writing this because I’ve been there, lost in the fog of mental health battles that seem impossible to win. For a long time, I thought I had to be the tough guy, showing no cracks, but inside, I was falling apart.
Growing up, I felt this pressure, this unspoken rule that men should never show weakness. Asking for help? That was out of the question. I believed that until I couldn’t anymore.
The Silent Pain
Depression doesn’t discriminate. It hits men hard, but most of us suffer in silence. The world thinks we’re strong, but inside, we're often drowning in our thoughts, unable to ask for a lifeline.
Sharing the Pain, Finding Strength
Opening up about my mental health wasn’t easy, but it connected me with others who felt the same way. We realized we weren’t alone. Our strength came from admitting our weaknesses, from being real about our struggles.
A Call for Change
I’m sharing my story because things have to change. Men need to know it’s okay to talk about mental health. We need to redefine what it means to be strong. Real strength isn’t hiding our pain; it’s sharing it, seeking help, and supporting each other.
Let’s break the silence together. Let’s create a world where no one has to fight their battles alone.
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