Mental Health Fridays is a new feature I have created on this blog. The main aim is to share stories needing to be told at the same time, blurring out the stigma associated with mental illnesses. There are two things I am unashamedly passionate about: the first is writing while the second is mental health advocacy. There’s no greater Joy of mine than to be able to join these two passions together.
It’s been one year since I joined the blogosphere and I figure, what better time to start than now. If you’ve got a mental health story which needs to be told, I would love to hear it. Your submissions could be on:
1) personal mental health journeys
2) loved ones battling mental illnesses
3) losing someone to mental illness
4) an experience related to mental health
5) basically anything that could pass as a mental health category
The important thing here is, let’s get talking and blur out the stigma. But to do this, I need your help. Maya Angleou rightly said, “there is no greater agony tha bearing an untold story”.
I am looking forward to hearing from you, learning from your stories and coming together to blur out the stigma. If you’ve got any questions, you can leave a comment on this post or send me an email.
Can’t wait to hear from you: mykahani@yahoo.com
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This is a wonderful idea! Mental illness has touched my family, and it’s often difficult to cope with it. I admire your commitment and desire to be involved. ❤️
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Thank you Georgette. It is extremely difficult and what’s worse is that people still consider it as a taboo topic which isn’t helping matters. Thank you really, I feel it’s the least I can do. 🙂
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Great quote. Maya Angelo has been quite an inspiration to many people.
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Thank you very much JC. Maya was one great woman and great inspiration too. 🙂
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Few minutes ago I created blog here about my mental health problems. I will share my story trough posts because nothing is so black and white (at least not with me), and everything need to be written to a single detail. I would like for you to come to my page, read a little and maybe you will find some stuff interesting.
I come from one small country so stigma is a big part of being mentaly sick. People like to put labels on you and if they label you “crazy” – you will never be able to remove that sticker. I will write about that too. I think my story is so usual and at the same time different and that it is worth telling. I would like to send you an email and answert all of possible question you may have.
Greating
xoxo Dawn
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Hello dawn,
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply this post of mine. I believe every story is worth being told and I would love to hear yours and share it too. There is always something to learn from everyone. Sadly, stigma is one the major things hindering mental health, originally from west Africa, I know. I just read your blog and saw your age and diagnosis. I feel there is a lot WE could learn from your story. I’ld be looking forward to your email. You can contact me on: mykahani@yahoo.com
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Wow Ameena, I welcome Mental Health Fridays! It is time that we as a society destigmatize mental health problems.
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Thank you very much. I believe it is about time we talk about it, not try and end the stigma attached to it. Suffering from mental illness doesn’t make us any less humans, I hope people get to see that.
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Great Initiative! 🙂 See! That’s a really good thought! And the quote is awesome! 🙂
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Thank you very much Prakash 🙂
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That’s a great initiative, which can bring all of us closer. And, maybe somebody could have a solution too !
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Thank you very much, i do hope someone can get that solution. 🙂
Do you happen to know anyone who’d like to share a story?
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Not as of now, but will let them know if need be…
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BRAVO!! This NEEDS to happen! I applaud you. Much respect!
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Oh thank you very much. I appreciate it.
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You are extremely welcome my talented friend xxx
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Just came across your blog and glad to have. Such a thoughtful idea. I whole heartedly appreciate it. Thumbs up!!
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Happy to hear that you have joined the ranks of mental health awareness. I blog about mental health awareness on my blog, Susan’s Blog: The Inner Soul at http://susansblogtheinnersoul.com.
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Thanks. Will definitely check it out. Mental health is something i believe needs to ve talked about. 🙂
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I’ll email you, Ameena. Then I’ll decide if participating is best for me.
This is a wonderful educational idea and outreach. When I first read this there weren’t any postings. I see there are some now 🙂 So a start, right?
Ellespeth
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Hello Ellespeth, take all the time you need 🙂
Haha, yeah baby steps. And thank you.
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Great. I’ve sent you the email…
hoping allz well ~
Ellespeth
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Thank you Ellespeth. Will check it out now. 🙂
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Great initiative!
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Thank-you Nadya. ☺
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thats a noble move Ameena…will see what i can contribute 🙂
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Thank you very much. I would love to see what you come up with. Cheers to blurring out mental health stigma ☕☕
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This is a wonderful idea. My adult children suffer from a variety of mental health issues. I have always encouraged them to be proud of who they are, and not to be embarrassed about their illnesses, but of course that’s not always easy. My daughter in particular is keen to share her story and help educate others, as well as showing people in similar situations that they are not alone: http://www.tsps-of-mir.com/episode27/ ). Mir xx
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I’m glad you are doing this.
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Thank-you very much Erica. ❤❤
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This is a good post . It is very important to speak up the hidden words and let them go .. this is the simplest mantra to avoid mental illness..
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Thank you very much. Speaking is truly important, I’m glad you agree.
The stories are posted on fridays if you’d love to read them
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Surely , I will love to .. 🙂
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Hi hun, I nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award, if you would like to participate, here is the link https://breakdownchick.wordpress.com/2018/02/09/the-blogger-recognition-award/,, thank you for all you bring to the blogosphere!
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This is an amazing advocacy! I salute you, Ameena! May the voices let their heart and mind sounds be heard.
P.S. That quote is the words that pushed me to start my blog. 🙂 Amazing!
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Ohhh wow! I love that quote so much too… Maya Angelou really inspired a lot of things
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Me too! She is one amazing woman!
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If you do know of anyone who’d like to contribute, please send them my way Rosema 😁
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yay! Sure, Ameena!
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firstly the quote is superb. touched me. and your initiative of mental health advocacy is really great work. keep up your good work. all the very best.
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Hi hun 🙂 I don’t know if you participate in these; but I nominated you for the 3 day/3 quote challenge. If you are interested
https://breakdownchick.wordpress.com/2018/04/01/3-days-3-quotes-challenge-day-3/
❤
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This quote by Maya Angelou is one of my all-time favourites!
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I also love it as well! Thanks Sarah
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Good work, well done (john) x
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Great quote by Maya Angelou.
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