Why I Built This Space - Read this First

I wrote this as I wanted to give the help or advice I wish I had when I was struggling.

Coming out the other side as a sober man who still struggles with mental health, but due to a new mindset does not struggle for as long or as badly, has inspired me to share the “hacks” that I hope can help you get there.

It is purely lived experience, personal anecdotes, and tools I developed.

I built it because staying sober and mentally prepared is more about perspective and nothing to do with willpower, and I want you to realise that.

I want to make clear that this is not therapy. I’m not a clinician, and this isn’t medical advice. This is just me saying what worked for me, telling the truth about what kept me going.

I’ve learned the hard way that pretending to be fine makes things worse. This space exists so people don’t have to do that. Over the last year, while out of work, I wrote a 30,000-word book about how I survived depression and stayed sober.

My aim on this platform is to share:

• One chapter each weekend from the book I wrote

• One poem midweek that I have been writing since November 2024

Some of it might help you, some of it won’t. Take what works, leave the rest. There’s no pressure to post here or do anything you don't want. Be kind. Be respectful (basically don't be a dick)

This community will always have a free option. If you’re struggling, you’re welcome here. No questions asked.

I’ve added an optional Premium membership for anyone who finds this useful and wants to support the writing. Nothing essential is locked away. There’s no pressure. No special status. It simply helps me keep building this space and writing consistently.

If you’d like to upgrade: