Hello everybody.

As the title says, I am familiar with a few people living with mental illnesses and disorders. I myself have battled depression a few years ago and know that it might very well be waiting around the corner with a baseball bat.

I know how hard it is to want to talk. But I also know that even if you want to talk, it can be hard to find someone you want and can talk to. Whether it's because you fear being laughed at, betrayed, or because no one is willing to listen.

I would like to be there for people who have a hard time finding someone to talk about their troubles. I am not a professional therapist by any means, but merely an empathetic person who wishes to be useful.

I cannot promise that we will become friends. I can, however, promise an attentive ear. I can just listen and sympathize if that is what you need; I can try and help you analyse and maybe try to find new angles on your situation. Sometimes it's hard to find ways to ease your troubles when you are neck-deep in them.

And even if you do not feel like talking, I will say this: whatever you feel like, whatever you experience, someone out there is ready to be here for you. If it is not me, or if it is not the right time for you, you may find someone else, some other time, that will help you.

Thank you for reading.

Raphaël