I am participating in this event to raise money for a great cause, mental health is real! 

Mental strength is not about being strong all the time, but about being able to pick yourself up and keep going when life gets tough.

Taking care of your mental health is act of self-love, you are worthy of happiness and peace of mind.

Help make a difference to a local organization! Together, with your support, we can reach our fundraising goal!

EVERYDAY we should be talking about mental health not just ONE day out of the year, so many people including myself struggle with mental health in many different ways ❤ please If you need to talk reach out to myself or a friend! DON’T be ashamed of what you’re going through, you’re not alone in this journey.

Here’s my story;

August 22, 2018 - I hit rock bottom in a horrible state of mind being suicidal. Life can seem so easy but we all wear a mask throughout the day to cover up our emotions and feelings. No one truly understands what a person is really going through. Having to face the day with a smile can seem so simple but that smile can hide a lot of tears, emotions, anger, fear and the list just keeps going on. I wore a mask for a long time and showed a smile like I was living a wonderful life, not letting anyone know I was really suffering inside. What would people think of me? Will I be considered crazy? Why am I not normal? Everyday I had these questions going through my head dragging me down more and more till I realized I needed help. Being admitted in the Waterford and receiving the right care I needed I have learned a lot about myself. I am a strong person to fight mental health and not give up.
August 22 I finally took my mask off and showed my emotions and how hard I was suffering, from this day on when I smile I show my happiness and mean it! ❤ Fuck the stigma for mental health if you’re suffering reach out of help, call a friend, talk to me. NEVER be ashamed of what you’re going through you will never be alone in your battle.

Advocate for yourself and others!