A few years back I had friends who were battling mental health illnesses (still are) and what hurt most was how helpless I felt; how I couldn’t seem to do anything about it. I didn’t have the right words to encourage them with, nor the resources to facilitate professional help.

One day, one of them called me, crying, and said, “I’m sorry for what I will do. I’ve given up” (Not verbatim but close enough).

I quickly dashed there and what a sigh to see her well. I decided to sleep over and watch over her. Years later, she’s doing better than ever; now a beautiful mother of adorable twins.

I didn’t do much, I just showed up.

And that’s what MyWazo is all about; showing up and giving each other love and a little more grace.

I decided to found a mental health Organization that could create a bigger pool of people who either were struggling or just wanted to share love and a hug to anyone that needed them.

Through mental health conversations, fellowship, and through fun, we’re breaking stigma and giving each other a reason to live another day, and support each other.