Following from last week I need to say thanks to my wife. She’s had her troubles in the past (and present), and I’ve supported her, and she’s been doing great the last few years with my struggles with children. She’s been pushing me to be more reflective and seek routes to help, and I’m not always the easiest, so I think she’s fab and I’m a lucky man

I also need to thank my DnD group out, who are the best therapy I can recommend. Playing, supporting, and having an adventure every fortnight means the world to me. And I know there are people in the group who say the same

There are so many people around me, struggling with their mental health, so I do what I can to be a good listener and offer any help and support! But those people in turn are always there for me too.

I had a really bad time a year and a half ago but it wasn’t something I shared with everyone. My OH was always there though, listening to me, helping with things, cheering me up, giving me a cuddle when I needed it. My friends dropped down a wee care package with some treats…sweets, puzzle books, face masks and chocolate. My dad would listen to me. I’m lucky!!

This was a tough one for me as my demographic and those before me got it beat into them not to share this shit and when I wanted to the feeling of dumping my problems on someone I loved felt wrong as they had their own stuff.

When I finally plucked up the courage with my wife we both realised we were both doing this and making both of our lives less than steller trying to be there for the other but hold back on what was needed to protect and make them happy (that encanto reference I made last week)

When we started working through this we both felt so much better so all I can say is talk to those you trust and love they can take it want to help and you might just get to help them too.