(Edited 11/28/2023)

Can’t help but start off sounding like a commercial:

“If you, or someone you know, have awareness and/or admiration for certain celebrities, their declaration of having mental health journeys may be right for you!”

Celebrities, often regarded by citizens as higher beings, range from those who keep to themselves and lean into that belief, and those who freely and honestly speak about their trials.

They might even talk about who they’ve pretended to be just to get and stay away from any pain they’ve faced and facing. As far as actors may go, as if they’re playing a role just to keep getting ones.

To many of us that are private citizens, especially with work and definitely family, that can be relatable.

It’s even down to seeing more people older than you talking about what steps they’ve taken to start their healing. Celebrity or not, the message hits differently from anyone from that generation speaking their truths about mental health. Mostly because of being affected by others in their demographic acting in the opposite.

Overall, I like that more celebrities are coming out to declare how okay it is to breathe, take the 5-4-3-2-1 Method, seek help, and ultimately greet the part of you that’s on the other side the consideration, or even fear of healing. That way, even if you’re not aiming to be on the Walk of Fame, you’ll still be your own star.

D.F.