The Youth: Helen
I’m Helen, and I belong to a generation that refuses to act like mental health isn’t real, because it is! Growing up, I watched cousins and classmates suffer in silence; depression was whispered about, therapy was forbidden and medication was a secret shame. But the moment I came across MANI’s posts, the awareness they […]
The Advocate: Opeyemi
During my undergraduate days at the University of Ibadan, I struggled with my mental health due to bullying and difficulty adjusting to a new environment. I felt lost and knew I needed help. After two challenging months, I finally found the courage to open up and express what I was going through, reaching […]
The Rebuilder: Faruk
I’m Faruk, and this is how I rebuilt my life from the ashes of my own mistakes. For as long as I can remember, the thrill of a gamble whispered in my ear. The first time I stepped into a Lagos betting house, I won a small sum and felt invincible, like I’d […]
The Man Learning Vulnerability: David
My name is David. I grew up in a Lagos neighbourhood where “you are a man” was the only advice boys got. Vulnerability was seen as a weakness. So, I learned to smile through pain, bury my feelings, and stay silent. From the moment I could walk, I heard my father telling me […]
The Woman Who Found Her Voice: Miriam
Hi, my name is Miriam and I felt guilty for not enjoying motherhood, it felt like admitting defeat.
The Faithful One: Precious
I’m Precious, and this is how I learned that faith and therapy can walk hand in hand. Growing up in a deeply Christian home, I believed prayer was the cure for every wound. When I first felt the crushing weight of anxiety, a tightness in my chest, and sleepless nights filled with racing […]
The Helper: Priscilla
Hi, my name is Priscilla, I have struggled with anxiety and depression since my teens.
The Silent Fighter: Victor
Hi. My Name is Victor. I am 26.
I have My Suicide Note placed just under my bed.
