Hi Guys,
I wouldn’t say I am a fully pleadged blogger, professional and making money, i’m just a casual guy who is an amateur blogger sharing his story through words inspired by his lived experiences.
To an extent I will say unfortunately, but I can now see the positive impact of having a mental health illnesses by awknowledging my growing strength and believing in myself, having self respect and embracing courage.
When I first started blogging, I had some ignorant people share their opinions on mental health and suicide, commenting abuse under my posts. These persons and their their input slowly began to affect my want to express awareness.
I deleted blog after blog and started again, changed my name and shared what I felt is important to me. I do understand that a persons opinion is allowed and I fully respect that, I believe in having a right to express opinions however when opinions turn to abuse, it becomes a different story.
It hasn’t been all bad, it’s been powerful over the last couple of years sharing my lived experiences and allowing strangers to connect with me.
Receiving messages of gratitude admiring my bravery, showing courage and creating an awareness is a real joy that leaves me inspired. Reading such comments makes blogging worthwhile publishing.
At the beginning of my blogging journey I had always said if my story was to be shared and only one person was to read it and learn from my mistakes and errors and embrace courage, in sharing my story and showing courage is most definitely a story worthwhile sharing.
The statement that is often repeated in my blogs; “I hope to inspire others, like others have inspired me” is a statement I strongly believe in and hope that I can inspire at least one person.
My hopes are realistic, I will not be able to inspire millions, but I write from the heart and writing about my life experiences is a method of managing my own recovery in a therapeutic manner to overcome a past of negativity, trauma and pain.
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” – Helen Keller
James Keenan
This was so much fun! I hope I get to read more of them. I appreciate your ability to share the painful parts of yourself with us and I am glad I have a chance to do the same. And exercises like this give us the chance to share some of our hidden gems!
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Absolutely, it is a fun way to get to know people, and it gives you an insight to how different people cope in different circumstances, but please do join in. 🙂
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What did you mean with fear no. 3, loving the man of your dreams? Was it ‘losing’ instead? I liked your answers and I hope your dreams come true.
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Yes, a spelling error. Losing the man of my dreams.
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Don’t think I’ll have a chance to put together a response to your questions, but loved your answers!
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Well no rush, it’s just for fun so you have plenty of time 🙂 thank you x
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Reblogged this on Beckie's Mental Mess and commented:
Original post by “Doors to Wisdom” – great read!
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