It has been a long while since I have posted. In light of National Suicide Prevention Week I want to say The Invisible Book Project is still a huge work in progress. Along this awesome journey, I have met a lot of brave people out there willing to share their stories and struggles.

Whether it is gender transitions, religion, or substance struggles; even if those who have shared choose to keep it anonymous or not, they are the face of this struggle against the stigmatized perspectives of not only suicide and depression but also inequality and judgment by society.

This stigma makes life that much harder for us! We are scared to be seen by others as sick, mentally ill people. So many don’t want to get out of the house and deal with the day ahead and far too many are hiding to cover their struggles from employers, coworkers, even friends and family in fear of being judged.

I have overlooked what seems to be a recurring flaw in The Invisible’s project; no-motivation and fear of what others think – the ugly robust roots of stigmatized mental health –  and how that factors into reaching people who deep down want to share their story and help all of us.

I am always open to listen to anyone’s story, not just for The Invisible Book, but for any reason what-so-ever. Don’t melt away into thin air and become invisible. Just talk. Just sharing this post is a huge contribution and can help so many of us out there.

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