How It All Began…

So, this whole journey started pretty unexpectedly. I was just a student working on a group project in polytechnic for a mental health module. My task? To do a presentation on depression. I thought it would be just another assignment — research, slides, present, done. But while I was digging into the topic, something hit me. I found out that one of the most affected age groups when it comes to depression is the youth aged 16 to 22. That stopped me in my tracks. These weren’t just statistics — they were people like me, my classmates, my friends… maybe even you.

That moment sparked something inside me. I felt this strong urge to do something more than completing my assignment. So I decided to create an Instagram account where I could share mental health content — simple posts, encouragements, resources, anything that might help someone feel less alone. It started small, just two posts for the project. But even after the project ended, I left the page up.

For a while, nothing happened. Life moved on. But something kept tugging at me. I caught myself thinking, Why did I stop? If this could help someone, even just one person, why not keep going? So I took the plunge. I decided to keep posting and make it something real, not just a school project, but a personal mission.

From that moment, things got real. I started sharing more content — relatable quotes, reminders to check in with yourself, and personal reflections. It was exciting at first, but also a bit scary. There were times I felt discouraged. The likes were low. Engagement seemed to fade. I wondered if what I was doing was even helping anyone. But deep down, I knew I couldn’t stop. Because I remembered how I felt during that research, that sense of urgency to be a voice for the youth struggling in silence.

Then one day, I decided to give TikTok a try. I didn’t know what to expect — I just wanted to try reaching people differently. And wow… things changed. The response was amazing. I started getting more views, more comments, and more messages from people saying things like, “This is exactly what I needed today,” or “Thank you for speaking up.” That’s when it hit me — people are listening. People do care. And most importantly, people need this kind of space.

Now, this journey is far from perfect. I still have my ups and downs, and sometimes it’s still hard to keep up. But every message, every like, every little bit of support reminds me why I started. This isn’t just content — it’s connection, it’s community, it’s healing.

So if you’ve ever come across my posts and found them helpful or meaningful in any way, thank you. Your support means the world to me. Let’s keep growing, learning, and showing up for each other. One post, one story, one step at a time. 💛