Too many times, as men and as Africans, we delude ourselves into thinking that discussing mental health or showing some certain symptoms are considered as weakness.
The misguided ones join in too; hiding how they feel, just to conform with the crowd. Hurting deep inside, but their bravado will not let them ask for help.
It is not
fragility
to wake up;
shivering
in the night
It is not
weakness
to have fear
or to quaver
in the wake
of your demons
It is not
a flaw
to scream out
and ask
for help
It is not
vulnerability
to share
the stories
that haunt
your soul.
You are human. You are entitled to be sad. You have the right to not be okay. Do not let anybody convince you otherwise.
You are not weak. You are just like everyone else.
