This is my father. He took his own life last weekend after a lifetime of struggles with mental illness. Great days were numerous for him and some not so bad but others obviously much worse than I’ll ever know. We are living through a global pandemic but there is another silent monster creeping it’s way into the lives of so many. His shame and embarrassment to allow others to know his truth was probably his biggest demon. Men from his generation, and vastly still today, are expected to be strong both physically and mentally. We all have heard stories of fathers and grandfathers that go something like “that was the first time I ever saw him cry.” That’s not the way it should be for ANYONE. Uncomfortable emotions are just as important as jubilant ones. One is no more appropriate than the other and there shouldn’t have to be a life shattering event to express emotion. Emotions should be felt freely and expressed to others without fear of judgement. I want to tell anyone reading this that you are not weak, you are not wrong, you are not alone…you are loved and your feelings are valid. Mental illness is very real but I believe it can be dealt with and swayed from the spiral into darkness that we have all seen one too many times. Open up to friends, family, or even a professional if you feel more comfortable. Start the conversation, start the healing. And for those who notice others possibly struggling, ask a few more questions, spend a little more time. You’ll never regret it. Dad, I love you and miss you but I know how hard you tried to express your deep well of love to almost anyone you met. I am all the best parts of you and now I have you with me every step of my journey through life. I will do my best to be the man you taught me to be: open and willing to bare myself and my love to the world. Save a barstool for me…someday we’ll cheers and I’ll tell you all about it. #mentalhealth #depression #youareenough #dontwait
#goldenglobes it was a hell of catch that Catch 22. The best there is. @catch22onhulu
#goldenglobes it was a hell of catch that Catch 22. The best there is. @catch22onhulu
When Nately hears @catch22onhulu received THREE #CriticsChoice award noms #catch22 #hulu
When you read that @catch22onhulu has been nominated for Best Limited Series #hulu #catch22 #goldenglobes
Just tourist throwing a shaka trying to fit in….now where’s the wine? 🍷 swipe to see: I do my own stunts
Just tourist throwing a shaka trying to fit in….now where’s the wine? 🍷 swipe to see: I do my own stunts
Just tourist throwing a shaka trying to fit in….now where’s the wine? 🍷 swipe to see: I do my own stunts
#tokyo has you now
This guy and I finally making our Japanese travel dreams come true. So grateful for the chance and to have a brother like him. #japan #osaka 🇯🇵
You don’t #japan we #japan #neverleaving
Started from the bottom now we here… MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! 🎄 🎁 ⛰ 🌺
Started from the bottom now we here… MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! 🎄 🎁 ⛰ 🌺
In all my travels I’ve learned a good lesson: even through the stormy clouds, our world keeps spinning. Let’s let her breathe in years to come like she can today. #earthday
In all my travels I’ve learned a good lesson: even through the stormy clouds, our world keeps spinning. Let’s let her breathe in years to come like she can today. #earthday
In all my travels I’ve learned a good lesson: even through the stormy clouds, our world keeps spinning. Let’s let her breathe in years to come like she can today. #earthday
In all my travels I’ve learned a good lesson: even through the stormy clouds, our world keeps spinning. Let’s let her breathe in years to come like she can today. #earthday
In all my travels I’ve learned a good lesson: even through the stormy clouds, our world keeps spinning. Let’s let her breathe in years to come like she can today. #earthday
In all my travels I’ve learned a good lesson: even through the stormy clouds, our world keeps spinning. Let’s let her breathe in years to come like she can today. #earthday
In all my travels I’ve learned a good lesson: even through the stormy clouds, our world keeps spinning. Let’s let her breathe in years to come like she can today. #earthday
You’re your own blank canvas everyday you wake up. Paint the picture you want to see.
Arigato gozaimasu #japan until next time
Not sure which I’m happier about: being surrounded by sake or friends. Little of both maybe? Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu. あけましておめでとうございます。#tokyo #japan
