This post is separate from the series. The series will continue soon following alphanumerically from the previous post from the series.
This post is simply to thank all readers of this blog. So, thank you for reading, sharing, and commenting!
To show my appreciation, I invite you to suggest the next topic (not already outlined in the series posts) in the comments section. I will write a post on the first topic that I have knowledge or insight on.
This blog has evolved and grown somewhat from where it began and it wouldn’t have been possible without you.
It’s quite the journey. It started a bit like my own personal therapy while hoping to provide insight into some of the struggles of mental health to help those struggling and provide some context and understanding for those who aren’t or are supporting someone else who is. I hoped that as I helped myself, I could help others and help reduce stigma by encouraging (and hopefully helping to normalise) conversations on mental health.
As I climbed out of the depths of depression and battled with anxiety, I began to believe that being healthy mentally was actually possible for me and so the blog grew to become a core part of a new mission and vision. Now I aim to provide a platform that serves to not only help people survive mental illness but to thrive and learn to enjoy the journey. I invite everyone to learn together and I encourage you to add your insight and feedback to better help this growing community. The reason I don’t delete posts and leave mistakes for all to see is to show in real time that if a regular person like me can grow and thrive, so can anyone.
I outlined my thinking behind the mission and vision in detail in a separate post but I’ve included the mission and vision here for ease of reference:
The Mission
To use my communication skills and skills in education to inspire the world to live fulfilling lives; to become a better husband, father, friend and coworker in the process; and to leave the world better than I found it.
The Vision
A world without depression, anxiety or suicide.
A world where everyone, everywhere, in every generation, has the opportunity to live a fulfilling life.
A world full of love, kindness and compassion.
This is just the beginning. Thank you not only for giving me an outlet and support to help me out of mental illness but also for your ongoing support in helping others and making the mission and vision gradually develop into a reality. The alphanumerically numbered series posts related to the mission and vision will recommence shortly.
What would you like me to write about next (if not already laid out in the series)?
Thank you!
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