We are eight weeks into the year, and still, so many fail to see the BIG PICTURE, what REALLY matters. That is, love, kindness, loyalty, faithfulness, gentleness and selflessness. With the world issues, it appears too many are focused on all things but these. There have been forty-nine murders in the city. On average, at least one person has been murdered on our streets every day this year. With this being fact, it would seem that we would take a different approach when going about our daily lives. Instead, it seems that some of us have become more insensitive and less aware of our need to focus on our mental health.
I have managed to stress much less than I had been over the past months. In addition, because I recognize my triggers, I have been able to avoid situations that will trigger my anxiety, as well as coping skills to prevent depression during certain situations. I have learned this through therapy as well as tips from others who share my illness and experiences. In order for any illness to improve, it must be treated. This is why it is imperative that we realize that mental health is an important part of our daily lives. When we fail to care for our minds, it can negatively affect how we treat others. When we aren’t thinking clearly, holding onto resentments, dealing with past hurts, have narcissistic characteristics, or various other unresolved mental health issues, they are usually played out in the way we treat others.
This weekend, it has been difficult thus far. From my daughter’s complications, the way my pastor was treated, the slow process of my divorce, the stress of figuring out finances, moving, college for my son, just the fact that people are disloyal and opportunistic…THIS ISN’T THE HALF OF IT! I am having a difficult time keeping it together today. I can’t be at the hospital with my baby, and I am worried. If you know her, she is not allowing me to be on DUO in the hospital. Covid has stolen so much…PEOPLE…THINGS…VALUES…TIME…TRADITIONS…most of all, many have developed mental health issues. Even with all of this, some still fail to value the fragility of life, true love and the meaning of loyalty and friendship.
Anytime that we can be downright disrespectful to clergy, the President, no matter how wrong you think they are, it says something about your character, in my opinion. I do understand that we are all different, however I am angry. I am tired of always giving…tired of being called mean because I refuse to not stand up for what is right…tired of having to defend my experiences, yet when others experience them, they want to commiserate with what I’ve dealt with, as if my feelings were invalid. Most individuals are loyal until there is no benefit to them, and it is sad. I’m sure to receive eye rolls and turned up noses for my posts defending my pastor, but had a different person shown the same disrespect, it would have been a different response. WRONG IS WRONG. Be bold about who you are and how you feel. Be honest…Be true…Be ok being YOU!
Defy the stigma of Mental Health. Mental Health Matters, For Men Too !
Dying to be Perfect 