“It’s okay to not be okay. Let’s talk about it.”
Let’s break the silence surrounding men’s mental health. Too often, men are told to “man up,” suppress their feelings, or battle their struggles alone. But here’s the truth: real strength lies in vulnerability and seeking help when you need it.
Globally, we lose a man to suicide every minute-men account for 75% of all suicides. This heartbreaking statistic is a call to action. Movember is more than growing a mustache; it’s about sparking conversations, checking in on your brothers, fathers, partners, and friends, and creating safe spaces for men to share their struggles.
May we always be the voice that says, “I’m here for you.” Let’s listen without judgment and remind the men in our lives that their mental health matters. Small gestures like asking, “How are you, really?” can make all the difference.
Together, we can rewrite the narrative, challenge the stigma, and ensure no man suffers in silence.
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Meet Mlungisi Zondi a product of rape and drug addiction. His an HIV & AIDS ambassador, activist, survivor, author, speaker, coach, rape survivor, and former prisoner. Beyond his illness is a man that is lover of life, and a man who is a man of many talents that has been given a chance to make his life better by giving himself selflessly to his purpose in life and rebuilding his life through the process of healing.
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Time is what we want most but what we use worst, it’s the one thing that can’t be bought.
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Laughter and insight was shared, what a pleasure this was, check out the full episode on UA-cam.🤍🙏
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