Sup,

This is Alden, the one dude listening. Now, this isn't a TED Talk, so let's just get to it.

This blog is my take on mental health and my way of helping others.

The Big WHY

My dad died when I was 20. I literally have had no father figure in life, nor do I actually feel like I had someone having my back.

It's been kind of tough growing up as I transitioned into adulthood; into being more self-aware of who I am:

An introvert who felt left out and couldn't fit in.

A shy dude who didn't dare to talk to girls.

A sensitive guy who didn't dare express how he feels because he knew he would be judged and called a sissy.

And so on. I guess that's how it is when you grow up different. I guess that's how it is when you keep making mistakes.

The THING Is Though...

I personally find it frustrating to get help out there when it comes to mental health.

Because I think most advice out there sucks. Not only that, most ideas come in extremes, which I think cannot fit into us humans perfectly.

• Do meditating and mindfulness really work wonders for our mental health? It didn't for me. I hate that woo-woo shit.
• The introvert in me cringes heavily looking at super happy people in their groups, but a part of me yearns for it too. 
• I am all for empathy, but at times, I do think the solution is manning up, growing a pair and moving the fuck on. Is this "toxic masculinity?"
• Is it wrong that sometimes, despite what I am trying to do here, that I don't want to help others? I am only human. I also need to help myself.
• I am passionate about writing and creating things. Is passion really the answer in life as some famous people put it? I went flat broke just thinking passion was enough. It was not a good time.
• ​One Dude Listening is my entrepreneurial venture. I do want to make money and get rich one day. Is that wrong? Does money really not buy happiness? Am I shooting myself in the foot because I am the chasing the "evil" that is money?

Life honestly isn't that confusing, but the human mind is pretty fucked up. So join me in my journey as I get real and try to find some answers.

I am just one dude here. Read my stuff. All content is absolutely free. If it helps you, I'd be glad. If not, well, I can't do anything about that.

It's just musings from a guy who tends to fuck up now and then. So yeah, I fuck up so you don't have to.

With that, I want you to know that there's another human being on the other side of the screen who's kind of like everyone else... a fuckup.

Then if you want, come talk to me.

Peace,

Alden

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