🫂 You're not alone
If today's heavy, this is for you
A lot of this site sits with hard things — pain, addiction, loss, the weight men carry quietly. I write from my own experience, but I'm not a professional, and some things need more than an honest yarn. The people below are. Reaching out is the strong move — I know, because it's the one that kept me here.
Still here is still winning.
In an emergency
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000 right now. If it's not safe to speak, you can still call and the operator can help.
Lifeline
Crisis support & suicide prevention, 24/7
13 11 14
Or text 0477 13 11 14
Beyond Blue
Depression, anxiety and low mood
1300 22 4636
MensLine Australia
Support for men — mental health & relationships
1300 78 99 78
1800RESPECT
Domestic, family & sexual violence
1800 737 732
National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline
Free, confidential advice about drugs or alcohol
1800 250 015
National Dementia Helpline
Dementia information & support for families
1800 100 500
13YARN
Crisis support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people
13 92 76
Kids Helpline
For anyone aged 5–25, 24/7
1800 55 1800
These are Australian services. Wherever you are, your local emergency number and a trusted person are always a good place to start.
“Everyone's carrying something. You don't have to carry it on your own.”
Or just say hello