The story behind it 🌸
Hi Flower 🥹 I’m so happy that you’re here! I don’t know how many people will read this, but if even one person does, it’s already so special. Imagine impacting someone so much that they take the time to read your story. I mean, that’s got to be the best thing in the whole world.
I’m Francisco (the guy on the right). At the age of 21, after facing the loss of my father during adolescence, I struggled with performance anxiety. My journey was lonely; I was ashamed of what was going on and didn’t share my experiences with friends or family. My mother had suggested therapy after my father’s death, recognizing the heavy burden on me as her eldest son. Yet, I dismissed the idea, thinking “therapy was for the weak.”
I resorted to self-medication, and a year and a half into dealing with mental illness, my anxiety had taken over. The sleepless nights started, and sadness was settling in. I knew I needed to do something to save my life. I finally took a brave step: I sought professional help.
That moment was transformative. As I sat with my psychologist, I realized how incredible therapy could be. I was struck by how little society talked about mental health and how going to a psychologist seemed so unusual. It was in that moment that I made a promise to myself – “one day, I will do something significant for Mental Health.
” A few years later, my younger brother Afonso joined this mission, and here we are! Thank you so much for reading my story.
One final note: If you see this, send us a message saying “I read your story!” It really means the world to me <3
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