Hell to Heal Kerry Hellman

We are all guilty to following these unwritten rules that society has for us. No matter what chapter of life you are on there is always some thing that you are expected to do. In a world full of similar people it is brave to be different.

Every day in every way you deserve to release what is weighing you down. Even if you’re the strong friend. Even if you’re trying to be brave for the babies that you’re raising. Even if you are leading a team to success. You deserve to release what is weighing you down.

I think we need to erase the narrative that men have to be this manly macho figure in our lives who carry no emotion. That is wrong and not what the world needs. We need to all be treated like equals who are allowed to feel any and every emotion. Regardless of your gender.

It’s like stage fright but with grief. Not knowing what to say or how to act around something who just lost someone they love. Even if you know what loss feels like it’s still hard.

Such a cliche but it’s true. Make the time for you. Even if it’s the smallest thing.

Change is so important within Grief and mental illness. In order to heal yourself from whatever you’re struggling with you need to be willing to change. Small changes lead up to a big difference.