It's still hard but we must erase the stigma
Talking Out Loud is still hard! I thought after all this time (these past 6 months) that sharing my struggle with people would get easier! Well it hasn't! The tears don't fall as easily as they once did, but I still feel them at the edge of my eye lids. And I was talking via text message! Wasn't even looking them in the face! Why the confession? So that those of you who don't/won't Talk Out Loud will know that those of us who do don't find it easy to do. We do it because it must be done if we are going to Erase The Stigma associated with depression and mental illness. There are too many of us suffering in silence and not getting the help/support we need to recover from a bout of depression and learn to survive in mind we live in. Despite what public persona portrays, I struggle daily with my depression and anxiety but I have garnered a great support system as a result of talking out loud to those around me and to the public at large. So yes, even though it may be hard, I'm encouraging you to Talk Out Loud! You will be amazed at the support system you will build as a result. For sometimes you can't take care of you and you need someone in your corner who will step up and take care of you! With no disdain! And complete empathy for you during your time of need. As always, thanks for tuning in while I Talk Out Loud! Take What You Want, Leave What You Need to Survive!
