Stop letting other weak men tell you you’re weak for seeking help and improving your mental health.

I used to think freedom meant doing whatever you want. It means knowing who you are, what you are supposed to be doing on this earth, and then simply doing it.

Strong men seek help when it's needed. Glad you are working on your mental health, it's worth it! Just like going to the gym for your physical health.

My advice from experience: If you do not feel comfortable with your therapist or feel that you are not making progress, do not hesitate to seek out someone else. If you don’t, you will be wasting your time and money and wasting the therapist’s time that could be spent helping someone else. I stuck with a therapist because I didn’t want to hurt her feelings by making a change. Big mistake for me and for her.

Growing up being told "You're no good , you'll never amount to anything" by my father was extremely detrimental; its taken a lifetime to unravel & dig out of that dysfunction & love myself.

Dear Josh, my friend. You are a thoughtful person. I believe you are smarter than those therapists, and I believe you will be fine! I wish you all the best and a happy life! 👍😍🙏

How’s this for hypocrisy-I worked in the mental health field for 7 years before I admitted that I, myself, needed help, too. I was skeptical it would even make a difference, but starting therapy two years ago has been a watershed moment for me-I know that might seem bombastic but it’s true. You can be the strongest person in the world, but we all have our limits. Sometimes it’s not about just becoming stronger, but letting things go so you can use whatever strength you do have to put toward the things that matter. Therapy is all self-guided and you are in the driver’s seat at all times. It sounds like you’re getting to that point where you’re ready to finally let go of your baggage. Happy for you!

When I was married to my first husband, I could not discover why the relationship was not working. I went to several before I found a therapist who had dealt with the same situation I was going through. So, be sure to find a good therapist. Now, growing up we are given certain concepts that are like bricks that build a wall. But, as we get older and mature, we have the right to re-arrange those bricks and even throw some of them away. Good luck on you journey. Proud that you are taking steps forward to improve yourself.

I finally found a therapist who specializes in trauma and it has made a huge difference. Wishing you well, it's an adventure not a trial❤

Hi Josh . You are going to help more people than you know, especially men. Thank you.

Proud of you! I've been in/out of therapy since my college years. It's been a good experience ❤

Dialogue of any sort is positive, you are an amazing man , bravo

One thing I’ve learned from my personal journey with depression and social anxiety is catch yourself when you tend to lead with a self put down statement. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for the reach or success of your videos. It won’t magically change how you feel on the inside, but it can help alter your engrained verbal communication habits. Also, when you’re not verbalizing a preemptive self put down, you’re not reinforcing the already present internal negative self talk. 🙌💖 Also, please don’t be scared! Some of my trauma sessions left me feeling like I’d been hit by a car, but unpacking and freeing the hurt/damaged inner child is a life changing ongoing journey. Wishing you all the best!!!

Thank you for posting this courageous segment. I have gone to therapy in the past for friendship and marital problems. Thank you for always posting a sincere open minded example of living your life.

I've been in therapy off and off for many years. It's been incredibly helpful for me, and I hope it will be for you as well. I've been with my current therapist for five years, and she's been a godsend.

So proud of you for seeking help. You are a thoughtful man of strength and courage. Best to you on your journey!

Your therapy sessions will go so well. I’m excited for you.

Thanks for sharing your therapy journey. Therapy is something I am thinking about. Finding a therapist who fits you can be challenging in itself. Congrats for taking the first step.

Just found your channel and really glad you are going to go to Therapy. Years ago I wondered why I was making the choices with men that I did. I learned all about my childhood: narcissistic mother, emotionally absent father and the dynamics of why I made these choices and how to make changes I needed. Just understanding what had happened to my sister abused by my mother shed light on things. I really believe in therapy. I wish you the best.

Therapy has changed my life. There were so many stories I told myself, so many beliefs I had about myself and others. Therapy helped me uncover those. Through the process of accepting who I am, I lost my closest friends. But I am starting to make new friends who accept me for who I am. That has been really great. And the things I say to myself are so much kinder than what I used to say. Going to therapy was the best decision I ever made.

I really appreciate this chanel. It's is quite awesome to hear a real person. Without a mask. Thanks Josh for sharing your thoughts, they are worth to be heard.

Josh, you have this. Like I told you before you have all the tools needed. It is just executing them in the right order. I have complete faith in you. Hugs

I'm Japanese. Your video came up as a recommendation so I watched it. I'm sorry if the translation is strange because it's Google Translate. I'm 51 years old, and although I have superficial friends, I don't have many who I can truly call "friends". I don't have a friend I would call a best friend. When I interact with people as a person, I do have superficial relationships, but I don't have any friends I can share my heart with. I feel more comfortable being alone because I have more free time. In Japan, there are many elderly people who die alone, and there are many men who have no friends. Friendships have become so weak that people collapse from illness alone in their rooms and die only to be discovered by a third party.

Great that you are taking the steps to help w/healing.

I like the word or context , growth , internal growth , understanding and appreciation- love

thank you for the update, wish you the best on your journey, hope therapy will give you the peace and tools to find friends on your life, take care, sending you a big hug

I’m excited for you and this new step forward !

Just stumbled on your channel. You’re a courageous guy, to share all this to the World. My close friend went to therapy and it helped him a lot. He is more serene now, happier. He didn’t even need to tell me, I noticed myself how better he got. If you feel you need it, it’s great that you’re doing it

Glad you are doing this. Sharing is a HUGE benefit for you and others. Plz remember two things: 1. We are all broken. 2. We are all loved.

good luck on your journey. i’ll be watching to see how it goes.

I'm happy that you're excited for this and i hope it leads you to find success. It will take you through some very vulnerable feelings and moments, but its all for better. With the ups and downs it will bring, just try to remain hopeful and trust in the process. This is your journey, so dont feel rushed to complete it as it will take time to heal via your own process. You got this, bro!

I feel you Josh about feeling scared and excited, when I used to go to therapy my first visit my heart was pounding fast. I was still nervous the first few visits but when I stuck with it for a while I started looking forward to it.

I was 60 when I finally admitted I needed help. Best thing I ever did. I wished I would have done it 40 years ago. I am glad you are doing this, Josh. It really will help you and your wife. I'll tell you; an hour goes by so fast. I just told my therapist EVERYTHING. I told her things no one has any idea I have been through in my past. So just go in there and let it all out. Every time I left my therapists office I was on this mental high and felt great.

All the best wishes on your journey on this path.

Admitting you have some areas to work on is the first step. Tackling some of the issues head-on that you've been avoiding is the next one. I'm not currently seeing a therapist but for a while I kept trying to avoid certain things that were weighing heavily on my soul. Talking about that stuff with someone and letting my mind come to terms with things that were in the past and cannot be changed was a huge part of getting through certain challenges. I hope things work out and applaud you for being open about these topics in front of a fairly large audience.

I've been through therapy too. It was great. Good luck, Josh! It will transform both yourself and your life!

Binged all of your videos tonight. Not sure how KZfaq even suggested your channel, but I’m glad it did. I can relate to a lot of what you’ve said and I’m happy to hear you’re starting therapy. I’ve been in therapy 7 years now and definitely helps. I’m a mess over here. lol. But I’ve learned to identify triggers and learned healthy coping mechanisms. I’m also learning not to use school and work as distractions. Keep posting because I look forward to seeing your progress.

You're a great man. I've been on and off therapy for many years, and I know I will go back because it's so refreshing to talk about yourself with someone who's there to listen and not to judge. I recommend that if you don't feel comfortable in the first or second session, feel free to choose another therapist right away. Many people get a wrong perception of therapy from just one single experience, and finding the right psychologist for you might take time. Also, mind this person's qualifications and whether they have experience treating what you're looking for. Working on our weaknesses makes us stronger. I love your videos, and I really hope that one day I hear you say you've overcome this phase of having or not having friends and are ready for new challenges to come. I wish you all the luck. ❤

There’s nothing wrong with seeking out therapy. It doesn’t always work, but it can be helpful.

Josh u are amazing! And u are not weak for seeking help! I had a cousin who went through this and with help he’s doing so much better! U are an inspiration and anyone would be lucky to have u as a friend! And btw u are extremely handsome 🫶🏼💯🙏🏽❤️

So happy to hear that you are going to the therapy Josh! This is a very important step to working on your mental health and try to improve everything that you feel that is not ok You are an amazing human, you deserve to live plentiful God bless you Josh :)

So proud of you (sounds odd to say to a complete stranger) but I am proud of you and happy for you. The only way out is through. It gets easier as you go, and once you have a good fit. I promise. You got this Josh!

Awesome Josh! Best wishes with therapy and don't overthink it, just let it go! I hope you really feel better!

Glad you found the courage--and helping all of us find the same--to focus on your mental health. Mental healthcare is healthcare. Good luck and thank you for your candid words. 😊

Josh, you are demonstrating strength in seeking to be the best version of self as possible! I've done in person and online therapy--both worked well. Worked with an experienced trauma specialist. She helped me to understand the "whys" behind much of my emotions and fears. One step at a time, Josh, it's overwhelming to try to face every issue. I do downhill mountain boarding and run sprints to help me--mowing the yard is also helpful too.

Your video showed up as a recommendation yesterday (maybe because I turned 36 (much) earlier this year), and after watching the most recent videos, I just wanted to say all the best and good luck finding a therapist that fits.

Congrats on taking a leap and reaching out for help, this is such a major step. Your journey forward will be a challenging new experience but fruitful nonetheless! Wishing u the best and cant wait to hear your updates

Hello Josh ❤❤❤❤ nice to see you. This is Manuel the piano teacher. I was hoping things be resolved for you.

I just stumbled upon your last two videos, and I could recognize your inner critics speak through you, and even your authentic-self spoke for a bit. You reminded me when I was younger and went through a similar experience. Besides therapy, I found a lot of value when working with a life coach. I can share more about my experience if it would be helpful for you. Keep up the willingness to be the best person you can be 👏🏼

Kudos to you man!

Hello again! Great to see you and that you are sifting through all the advice. I strongly recommend reading those two books by Hicks and Tolle. In Tolle’s book Living in the now he says it’s important to live in the eternal now, the past has gone and we never get to the future, it’s just the eternal now. Live in the now and don’t worry about anything g else. So if you feel yourself worrying about something in the past return your attention to what you’re doing now, maybe just focus on your breathing in and out. Similarly do t worry about the future, just steer yourself back to the now. It’s so powerful and empowering. Peace and love brother.

I appreciate your authenticity around your mental health. If there is one thing I’d like to offer you as you enter therapy, it is to look at all the good and bad “stuff” that will come-up in your sessions with curiosity, not judgement. Having this perspective will be helpful in your therapeutic journey - it has been an important part of my therapeutic journey. What percolates to the surface will not feel as heavy or awkward to look at. Keep up the great work.

Hi Josh, I am glad you are going to therapy. I was in and out of therapy from age 20 to 45. At 45, I was finally diagnosed with PTDS from childhood neglect and abuse. More specifically, I have Complex PTSD. I have been in consistent therapy since then. The improvements in my life are so much. You will do great in therapy, you will be one of the two experts in the room. A good therapist is an expert in psychology and you are an expert in you! Those are the two experts required for successful therapy. I have facilitated mental health workshops as a person with lived experience. Something happens when we hear others talking about struggles and secrets that we live with. I caution people to think twice before they talk opening in a workshop with strangers, and think about if they will be comfortable tomorrow, with talking publicly about that now. I mention this, because you may want to take a month or two to decide if you really do a video after every therapy session. Maybe record it, and wait a week to publish it. Or record a video about a session that happened a week or two before. The idea is great, to share the journey, but people, including myself, can be pretty raw and whirling in a lot of thoughts and emotions for a few days to a week after an intense therapy session. Just something for you to think about. Last, based on what you have talked about, "a lot of things from childhood," you might look into possible civilian ptsd or complex ptsd. There are two forms on the internet for assessment. The PCL-5 is to assess for ptsd. The International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) is to assess for complex ptsd. A search for either of those names will find them on the net. Good luck and take care. Thanks for your videos.

Looking forward to see how your therapy goes. Yes - you will have to be honest with your therapist and its hard at times, but happy for you.

looking forward for updates concerning if the therapy works for you 👍🏻 Good luck

Hello , josh i relate so much with what you are going through , keep going it will be better

No Shame in your Game Bro, you are helping so many people here. ❤❤❤❤

Hero. I am so happy for you and that you're actively seeking to grow and improve. From my personal experience with therapy, it's important to find the right therapist for you. If you don't like how a therapist delivers therapy, you can always change therapists. As for your content, I am not leaving. I'm sticking around - I want to see you grow, heal and be happy.

I'll be checking in with ya on Wednesday!

I encourage you to put as much work into therapy as possible. Yes, things from childhood, etc that you mentioned will come up most likely, and it may be tough to face. But you will find that getting to the root of these things will help you to heal also, though for a few moments it may be painful. Be courageous and willing to address these things, and you will see an improvement. It will take practice too, but if you’re willing to put the work in, then you will see results. Good job in going for this! Keep us updated!

Hey Josh, I watched your posts about a year ago. Good to see you're still showing up for your life and walking through your fears and anxiety, publicly no less. That's brave. In this post, I could be off-base, but when you said, "I'm kinda scared" (about going to therapy,) it seemed like I saw a different perhaps younger Josh for a moment? One of the best things about therapy for me has been allowing younger parts of me to come forward that aren't really concerned about adulting and just want to play, be creative and hang with friends. 👍🏼😉 I hope those parts of you get their well-deserved chance to have fun and enjoy life more. I'm excited for you and the discoveries that lie ahead. Hang in there. Fear and excitement often feel a lot alike. 😉

I remember coming accross your first video when you had posted it & it had obviously resonated with me, but the funny thing is that just as I was remembering I had once come accross the video of this gorgeous and sweet but lonely guy, you posted a follow up. I didn't watch all of it, but I did reflect on how tough you are on yourself and how you're constantly on your case. Glad many people advised you to start therapy and that you decided to do it. I did therapy with a psychiatrist as a teenager from 11 years old till I was 18, then on and off again till 25 (when I was still living in Greece). Then I had started it again around 2007 in France, but, after missing an appointment, I had decided not to go back, which was silly. Long story short, through my 30s, I experienced a lot of loneliness, pressure regarding professional choices and workplace harrassment, but categorically refused to start therapy again, because I had decided I had all of the intellectual tools to do it on my own (lol). Then I started with a new therapist in late 2018, but she was not a good shrink and stopped after a couple of sessions. What I needed was a terrible situation at work, which led me to my breaking point and I started therapy again with my Greek shrink on Skype (I'm still living in France) and since then I have seen tremendous progress and have gained control of my Borderline Personality Disorder. It takes a lot of effort, patience and courage to start and, most importantly, to continue going to therapy. It indeed involves having to confront a lot of difficult issues (fears, pain, trauma related to events) and it requires a lot of patience in order to understand oneself, then learn to be kind and accepting of oneself. But it is WORTH it. Also, just in case. Sometimes it takes time to find the right therapist : just because the first one was not the right fit for you does not mean you can't find one that will help you. In any case, I hope you know you have people from all over the world rooting for you and caring. ;)

You are wonderful, keep looking for your friends, a friend is looking for you.

Completely agree with on you on therapy feeling like a waste of money etc just because I see them as people with jobs too and I am sure they have their own problems to deal with. However, I work with people with disabilities and a lot of them tend to trauma dump or vent to me and I just listen , and they are always very grateful at the end of our call. Sometimes that is all you need just someone to listen without judgement. Even if you don’t end up liking it at least you can’t say you didn’t try it. Good luck!

"You are not a product of your circumstances, you are a product of your decisions" So keep on going Josh, good things are on the way.

I hope therapy becomes the outlet that you are seeking! Hope you get to unpack whatever it is that is troubling you so that you can be your authentic self. Best wishes man, hope to hear some good things in the next update!

Hi Josh .Not at this time,for a few years now,but Id been in therapy for a while . I'm glad you're.looking in to it .Good adventures 😉

Oh dear, don't worry about it too much, wish you the best ! - Greeting from France

Navigating your feelings is HUGE! Therapy can be so helpful with this. You know so much more than you think you do and you're on the right path. Just admitting that you'd like to talk to someone and being able to express what you're experiencing as you do in these videos to a trained therapist means that you're ahead of the game. Good luck Josh!!

You are very brave very wise you are doing the steps it takes for us men to really grow stronger and encounter yourself is kind of a scary process but worth it! Not many of us have taken the necessary steps

In one of your earlier videos, you said that your dad was always a quiet and meek person. It stands to reason that such template would be seen by you as a "default" setting/mode and why you are having such a tough time connecting with people and making friends. Add to that your natural inclination to overanalyze and question everything, and holy molly, you've got a problem. Even so, the fact that you decided to seek some help and work on yourself, is a clear sign that you are maturing and breaking some ingrained habits that you need to unpack. Also, you are not only helping yourself, by posting these updates, you are helping others who struggle with these issues! So good job man, you are an inspiration. Anyway, I hope you'll keep working on becoming the best version of yourself and if you ever want to unload or just ramble for a bit, shoot me a message. That convo may not be as deep as the one with your therapist but hey, at least it's gonna be free. Take care, all the best and hope to hear from you!

I think I posted a comment on one of your very first videos along the lines of I would totally be your friend. I am fortunate that I have a male friend that I'm able to be vulnerable with and he's able to do the same with me. We put in the time and have built a strong male bond. I wish I could be that kind of friend for you because you sound like the kind of guy I can relate to and just do all the fun things two good friends do together and also take time to be there for support when it is needed. I'm happy that you are seeking therapy. It's kinda ironic that listening to you talk is therapeutic for me so thank you for that. I look forward to seeing your progress and I sincerely hope that one day you find that one good long lasting friendship that you have always wanted. I feel weird saying this but whenever I see your videos I feel like I am hearing from a friend. 😀

Good evening, Josh. Thomas here. It's Wednesday. Just checking on you to see how your therapy has been going the past couple of weeks. Stay the course, my friend. You're on a great path that has the promise of great reward! Don't overthink it. Don't allow yourself to talk yourself out of it. It's Nike time! Just do it!

Try to go into it with open an mind and no preconceived ideas of what you're gonna get out of it. Chances are you won't reach enlightenment your first session, but if you can find a therapist you trust enough to tell the truth to (the actual truth), and you stick with it, therapy can be incredibly healing and motivating. I've gone a lot over the years for anxiety, depression, addiction- this is the best advice I can give. Peace, love, and God bless my friend!

Allowing yourself to have the courage to seek out therapy is such a strong step. Good luck on your journey.

I never clicked a video so damn fast! 😂 Much love to you brother ❤ Keep up the good work my guy! ✊🏼

I had a lot going on in my life. I started therapy when I was 40 and stayed for 17 years. You can never underestimate the benefits you can get from it. I was so sad every day of my life and argued with myself inside my head. Much like you. My message to you is I am happy and at peace. I would do it again without hesitation. You owe it to yourself to find happiness and BE happy. Value yourself enough to stick with it. ❤

i think if therapy doesn’t pan out there’s always different types of there out there like holistic therapy is my favorite! it’s all in time! i feel you will do great! 😊

Hey Josh. Glad to hear about your updates! Something you might wanna give a try is, to take some time and rewatch this video of yours and with every statement, opinion, potential reasoning etc that you mention, small or large, pauze it and ask / answer ‘Why is that?’ If I knew you personally I would def be asking you about some, and we’d just be hanging and talking about this kinda stuff for hours on end hehe. Anyway, keep it up buddy!

A wise and mature decision! A professional will help you sort everything out so that you feel better. You are smart and open-minded, you will definitely benefit from therapy. I understand your fears and doubts because I had similar ones when I was about to start my therapy. It wasn't easy but I can assure you that it was so worth it. You'll be fine Josh. Things will change gradually so be patient and take your time.

Congrats on your decision to proceed with therapy! I have been in therapy for OCD for over 35 years. I've heard it said that one must work through something to get over it. Contrary to popular opinion, it's strong men that seek therapy. Know Thyself.

Can't wait for the next video.

Hi, Josh….. I’m so glad you decided to get help….. this isn’t a race, it’s a marathon…. You don’t have to “be good” at it…. You are definitely going to dredge up things you have buried or forgotten about…. That’s the whole point… bring up these things & address them … that’s the whole point of this process…. I understand the nervousness & apprehension but don’t let that discourage you …. You’re going to rock this!!

I wish you the best of luck. Josh. I've said it before and I will say it again. You seem like a really great guy, very caring and optimistic. I really hope and pray for you that your therapist can dig deep and help find something that can help you. And make it easier and more comfortable for you to move forward. There is nothing wrong with admitting you need help. That is very honest of you. I think we all need help with some aspects of life and figuring things out. Even though I don't know you just from watching your videos. My perspective is there is a sadness to your your videos. Sometimes. I don't mean that in a bad way, but my belief is that you truly do want to get help and make friends and learn how to navigate around any negative or nervous feelings you may have in these situations of friendship. God bless you buddy! Wishing you the best always. Hang in there. You will get there!

So courageous....it's so strange really, we break a leg, see a doctor, have a bad tooth, go to a dentist, why is getting someone to help our brains so bad? It took a lot for me to go and its been incredible. A good therapist helps you navigate, without judgement, its like the most beautiful friend who just sits and listens and gently helps you think about your feelings. It saved me

Rooting for you man.

oh josh we are here to see what happens, we are all hoping you'll be fine because everyone needs a happy ending , just be safe and be good , but realistically you dealing with your issues honestly is what we are here for

Great to hear that you go to a therapy. One reminder, focus more on how you feel but not what the therapist might feel, and if you are not comfortable with the therapist's approach, make sure you tell it to the therapist. It is very important to make sure you are in a comfortable position to discuss your issues with the therapist, but not report your issues to the therapist, who gives you the vibes from a condescending position. To open up to strangers is not easy, especially to discuss personal issues and feelings, because by the end of the day, it is your life to discuss about. Your wellbeing is the priority. Hope you well.

I was reading the comments below and to my knowledge 1 person hit the nail in the head, not to say other have error but she pointed to something I too saw in your videos. Continue to listen to your feelings they are both your enemies and your best allies, you have more strength than you know, and they are all right about the therapist too.

Hey Josh , I’ve always felt guilty about not having friends but my birth sign is very independent . It’s taken me 60 yrs to understand my limitations 😉 I’m newly sober after 33yrs of addictions & my AA meetings have become my social outlet now 👍 & I am now comfortable in my mindful approach to my singular private life 👌🏼 I just wish I didn’t mentally beat myself all those years about being alone 👌🏼Independent people are stronger & more grateful for being in the moment of life 🙏 Your obviously successful & gorgeous & strong 💪 Everyday relish life by being mindful of your healthy blessings 🙏 Great topic to remind me of my singular Blessings 👍 All The Best 👍☯️🙏☮️👌🏼 John D.

Thank you love your content

Good video!! I think allot of people feel it, what you feeling❤

You are fine. I’m single with just a couple of good friends. I also like to spend time by myself doing my own thing, and that isn’t abnormal. It may be less common, but I’ve met plenty of people over the years that are the same. I think it would be a problem if you’re lonely and feel like there is a void in your life, but if you’re happy it makes no difference. Every married person I know is so focused on their partner, nearly all of them freely admit they don’t have any friends anymore! It seems pretty normal for married people. Try not to spend so much time dwelling on this idea in your head that you must have a circle of close friends.

Josh, you are one of the most stunning and attractive males I have seen. You are masculine, reflected and intelligent. The step to therapy I can only recommend to succeed in your endevaour to get a more active and fulfilling social life. I am struggling myself with a similar issue and your videos have pushed my to finally seek therapy as well.

Hi Josh - so glad you're courageous enough to open up that can of worms & deal with them head on. Don't evaluate your therapy "performance" - there's no good or bad or better in therapy - it's just raw honest truth....let the chops fall where they may with no judgement. I'm listening to you right now on the TGV bullet train Paris to Beaune (Burgundy). Join me for some wine tasting! This I know for sure - when I relax & don't live so much in my own head, but calm my Spirit and don't "try" to do this or that, life is way more fun. Here for 2 weeks of wine tasting in Burgundy & Bordeaux. Crack open a nice bottle of red wine with your wife & ENJOY!! Glad you have a plan though. You're headed in the right direction - it's healthy to be nervous. But don't hold back!! Cheers my friend & keep us posted. 🍷🍷

Therapy for me was an eye opener. My reason for going was depression/anxiety, but it sounds like what you're dealing with may have some elements of anxiety tied to it. Anyway, I am glad you have taken the step to do it. You mentioned you were concerned about forgetting thing learned in therapy; I recommend taking along a way to take notes. Either pen and paper or a tablet or something to record important points. You can always go back afterwards and expand your notes, if that helps. Blessing to you in your therapy journey.

Great work man! You are a good man for sure. A real man is actually strong enough to get therapy. I don’t know if this helps but nonetheless you have my encouragement.

Thank you for sharing, Josh! I would just say this: please don't feel the need to share information that might be compromising or things you might need to think through a bit more with your trusted therapist. Also, if you need to make vids monthly, every 2 months, quarterly, or biannually to process things more fully with your therapist and take notes, please feel free to do so. This is your journey. I am just glad to be a small part of it.

I always felt mentally strong and in control. However, last year I was a victim of an online crime. The emotional impact was devastating. Besides the anger it opened up a lot of old wounds I encountered as a child and young adult. I did seek therapy. It has helped, but it's still a work in progress.

Good evening Josh H! Today is Wednesday.Just checking in as promised, to see how things went for you and your appointment yesterday.