Finally opened up to my brother about depression and I feel lighter

Jan 1·1 min read

Never thought I'd tell anyone in my family about this but I texted my brother a few days ago about how I've been struggling since our second kid was born. Instead of judging me or making it weird, he just said 'I've been there' and we talked for like an hour. Turns out HE struggled with the same thing when his kids were young and never told anyone either. Just knowing I'm not the only one made such a difference. Why is asking for help so damn hard?

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Comments(5)

LLuca P.RegularJan 3

That's huge man, seriously. Opening up to family about mental health is one of the hardest things to do. How did your brother respond?

DDavidNew DadJan 3

This is brave as hell. So many guys bottle this stuff up forever. Are you thinking about talking to anyone professional about it or was your brother the first step?

KKevin L.New DadJan 3

The relief after you finally say it out loud is real. I did something similar last year and couldn't believe how much lighter I felt just admitting to someone that I wasn't okay.

DDanielNew DadJan 3

Glad you felt comfortable reaching out to him. Having one person who knows can make a huge difference.

TTravis M.New DadJan 4

Your kids probably appreciate having a dad who knows when to ask for help. That's actually a really important lesson they're seeing you model even if they don't understand the full situation.