It is not alright

It’s ‘ mental health month’ this October.  I think that’s what it’s called. Or ‘mental illness awareness week’ or ‘depression awareness month’ I forget which one this is! I really don’t want to seem cynical, so please read through the whole post if you can. I am excited to be able to play my own tiny part in mental health month, raising awareness to all who read this. But at the same time, I feel almost disappointed when I see someone post a standard ‘awareness’ comment. It can become impersonal. I’m torn two ways with my view on using various ways to promote awareness on things. Part of me is so thankful that people are taking the intiative to increase understanding aand enlighten people’s awareness  about an illness which is often misunderstood. It’s a good conversation starter, and often people who have been too afraid to say anything might have the strength to speak up if they know people are listening. We deserve to be heard and understood. On the other hand th