My poem is about how people can sometimes trick themselves into thinking that they’re a burden for reaching out for help. I want to emphasize that they’re not a burden, and what they’re going through is valid. Sometimes it can be hard to reach out and trust someone to talk to them, but it’s usually the right thing to do for yourself.
Sharing about mental health is important. People need to realize that they are not a bother to anyone.
While making this film, we learned how important it is that people don’t feel like bothers when reaching out for help and how many people on our campus are there for the students.
My poem is about how people can sometimes trick themselves into thinking that they’re a burden for reaching out for help. I want to emphasize that they’re not a burden, and what they’re going through is valid. Sometimes it can be hard to reach out and trust someone to talk to them, but it’s usually the right thing to do for yourself.
You are not alone, but you also don’t have to be afraid to take up space. I want people to know they are allowed to feel like they belong no matter where they go.
Whenever I am well enough to support the people I care about, I will do so, and if I ever fall down, I know I have people that will support me.