Light in the darkness.

Today is World Mental Health Day, something very close to my heart. I don't think we should really be raising awareness for just one day, or even one week. Mental health is something that shouldn't be brushed under the carpet or be the elephant in the room. It shouldn't be your secret illness, but nor should it be your whole identity.

Caring for ourselves shouldn't be seen as self indulgence, it's self preservation. We all deserve to show ourselves some love, today, and every single day.

Mental illness is a bit like walking down a long, dark corridor, never knowing when the light will come on. We can all help flick that switch so that everybody can see a light in their darkness.