Welcome to the first story in our new human-angle series, Voices Behind the Silence.

This series is a safe space where young people and adults can share their unfiltered experiences with mental and emotional challenges. These stories are anonymous, raw, and held with compassion.

SMACWellbeing believes mental health is often misunderstood, dismissed, or silenced — especially when the struggle is hidden beneath everyday life.

Voices Behind the Silence is our way of opening a space where these experiences are acknowledged, validated, and shared to inspire understanding and reflection.

We hope all our anonymous story encourages readers to pause, reflect, and recognize the value of knowledge, compassion, and support in mental health.