We bet you didn’t know that. We bet you don’t know lots of things about the mental burdens we carry because of the monsters among you. It’s not your fault. You’re not mind-readers. We know you care for us and about us. Which is why we want to give you insight into what it’s like to be us.

So, to our brothers, our fathers, our partners, our lovers, our friends, our sons and our workmates… here’s what we want you to know.

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If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or needs help, please seek professional help and call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.