MY MNTL HLTH MTRS because HE MTRS!

My MNTL HLTH MTRS because HE MTRS!

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💡Story behind the post💡
Bruh, I CRIED thinking about this post yesterday morning. Then CRIED again telling Maegen about the caption I was going to use. Then I was floored when she sent me the images.

You see, I never went to therapy until my son was 6 months old.

Trying to manage my emotions and thoughts while married was one thing, but becoming a Dad made me realize even more how important it was for me to get a better hold on my mental health in order to become a better person for myself, for my wife and now my son!

This design is powerful to me because I’ve seen the improvement made over the past two years. And I recognize the stigma around the topic that guys like me don’t really talk about.

The swerve/spiral part of the design was not just to be creative but also intentional as navigating one’s mental health is not always a straight line and takes a lot of time and intentionality to see progress.

It’s my hope that this design resonates with folks who are struggling with their mental health and need to seek help; with those who feel ashamed for getting the help; and to champion those who are advocating for their mental health and those around them.

If you read this far, thank you! I hope you take your mental health seriously and encourage others to do the same!

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