#BellLetsTalk

I was going to share more of Kilynn's story but then I remembered that today is #BellLetsTalk day. Bell Aliant is going to donate $0.05 for every tweet/retweet on Twitter with that hashtag and every share on Facebook for mental health initiatives. Please, go now and tweet it. I'll wait. :-)

Mental illness is not fun. I think everyone out there knows someone, or has been that someone, who is struggling with mental illness. Oftentimes, no one knows that struggle is going on. So many people walk around, looking normal and happy, but they are struggling inside to hold it together. And often people don't want to talk about it with others because they are afraid of how people will judge them. Please, be kind to each other. Help each other. If someone is struggling with mental illness, let them know you won't judge them and that you are there for them.

Remember, you are not alone. If you're struggling with mental illness, please ask for help. Talk to someone. There are wonderful people out there who want to help you and will not judge you. And if you are lucky enough not to be dealing with mental illness, reach out to someone who is. Go tweet the hashtag #BellLetsTalk. Seriously, that's all you have to put in your tweet. The more we make it okay for people to talk about their mental health, the better it will be for all of us. Take the time to take care of your mental health as well as your physical health.

I personally know quite a few people who struggle with things like depression and anxiety. If my tweeting a simple hashtag can help fund programs to help them, then I will keep tweeting it today. So should you. Go now. #BellLetsTalk.