For the next month, my upper lip is going to look deeply questionable, but it’s all for the dudes. I usually stay clean shaven, but the scruffy beard started in October due to pure neglect. To raise awareness for our mental wellbeing, the tash will stay!
Men’s mental health still isn’t talked about anywhere near as much as it should be, and far too many blokes carry heavy stuff in silence. I’m raising awareness and some funds for Movember to help spark real conversations, support suicide prevention, and remind us all that we’re in this together lads. For me, I’ve been hit with insane burnout over the last couple of years, and I’ve always felt an expectation to continue grafting because that’s what men are “supposed to do”. I’ve only lately realised it’s ok to say no, and take a damn break.
Take two seconds today to text a brother to check in and see how he’s really doing. And if you can spare a couple of quid, why not donate to the cause! I’ve got a link in my bio if you want to donate to Movember