The truth behind mental health

 Behind the scene,there were negative voices, Oh,how deeply saddened I am to hear it However,today I choose a softer voice, To be kind to myself, this is what I long for. In the mirror, I see a garden, So beautiful and breathtaking  So awe in wonder, I'd rather say, Starting to love myself ,truly embracing it. It is not a thorn nor a problem, But a boundary of bloom to have Saying "no" is not a wall of fear, But it's a yes to my very soul. Accept yourself , I'd gently say, The bright, the broken, the in-between  For now I wear my scars as stars, Proof of battles I've survived. Written by Jocelyn Ng Shu Yee 

 Armed with all that I had inside of me, I wished I knew the answer to your question  I smiled and nodded, knowing the truth inside, These battle scars would not fade away. A marvel crafted,yours and only, Crafted inside so neatly and deep The hurts and suffering are so true, A heavy burden, a mournful hue. My heart weighed down, year after year, Like an arrow piercing through it's core  It bleeds as though it's life were fluid , A wound that gapes , a crimson stain. A silent cry, a hidden tear, "How are you?", I can't explain  Why do I say this? ,You might be surprised, Beneath this mask, I am not okay. Written by,  Jocelyn Ng Shu Yee.

Every smile hides a truth untold, A shadow that haunts us every day, "How could this be?" I asked myself, Eager to unravel this mysterious shadow. From the shore of the sea To the vastness of the ocean, Deep down, I knew something was wrong— As though I was nobody to anyone. Nobody sees the struggles we fight within, How much energy must we expend? I was once told that seeking help was wrong, But truly, it's time to break the silence. Come, my friend, let us break the silence— The stigma society places upon us. No, my friend, don’t be afraid; Together, we can shatter the silence.