Self-Help Together

A newsletter for growth-minded people wanting to explore the world of self-help, psychology and healing.

As many of you might know, I lost my oldest brother in May 2020 — just days ahead of earning my master’s degree and moving for a new job. So much has changed yet nothing has. It doesn’t feel like almost three years.

All of us have lost loved ones and/or experienced hardship during this pandemic. My experience is not all that unique. There’s been a lot of sadness, grief, anxiety and depression.

But there’s also been moments of light and major shifts in perspectives.

I’m starting this newsletter because it often doesn’t feel OK to talk about our struggles in life or to ask for help. We don’t want to be a burden or a downer. We don’t want others to think we’re always sad or complaining about something.

This can be really isolating.

Really isolating.

Communication, vulnerability, mental health and the world of emotions are what I like to talk about most. So, knowing how difficult it can be for some people to talk about these things, I will. In the weeks and months ahead, I’ll share some things I’ve been through — and am going through now (like working on boundaries) — as well as share resources that have helped me. You won’t be pressured to share, but feel free to.

Don’t worry. I’ll go first.