Matt Joseph Diaz

Dear anti-feminist men, 

I’m writing to you because I want to have a discussion.

How embarrassing is this story, and is the value in it (be it entertainment, educational, or both) enough that the benefit in sharing it outweighs how mortifying it is?

After spending a long time in nature, it stopped being intimidating. It started being calm. The quiet wasn't something I feared anymore. It was something I wanted to cherish.

I am so very afraid.

I was definitely what you might consider a “late bloomer.” When I was younger, I was exceedingly shy around women and insecure about my weight, and I put no effort into my appearance whatsoever. I didn’t have a decent haircut until 2013, and even that’s debatable.

People who live with mental illness are aware of how our brains work differently. Because of this, we constantly go the extra mile to try to validate what we’re feeling within ourselves before even considering voicing an opinion out loud.

It's Monday — Boo! But, it's also time for another installment of #MondaysWithMatt — Yeah! 

This week, we're spotlighting mental health in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Tune in to today's #MondayMotivation as Matt discusses his own diagnosis, and how to be kind to yourself even when a new diagnosis feels scary and hard.

I know, it's Monday. BLECH. But, that also means it's time for #MondaysWithMatt.

It's time for #MondayMotivation with Matt Joseph Diaz. Today Matt is talking about vulnerability.