Man-Archy - Bonfire Night
On Bonfire night, with lockdown, we had a fireworks display in our back garden. We got some rockets and sent them up into the clear sky above, just after dark. The sky was clear and the stars were just coming out.
What I noticed was that after the first three or four rockets, that the air in the garden had turned foggy, due to the fireworks.
This made me think about those suffering currently.
I knew that in 30 minutes or so, the fog would clear and I would be able to see the night sky again in all of it’s glory. But what is it like for those who cannot see past the fog, whose life is cloudy and with no clarity?
I don’t know if you’ve ever been stuck up a mountain when the mist has descended and you lose all your bearings, but that feeling of helplessness is one that scares you. Fortunately, we knew to descend until we got below the clouds and gained control again. However, anyone suffering with mental health issues is not always able to think clearly and the fog remains.
The fog can block your path, it’s like a way of disrupting you and your possible goals. In these times, all of your senses are heightened and you can only focus on the next 5 or 10 minutes. But when your whole day is filled with these 5 minute spells, it becomes exhausting.
I recommend having a person or people who are on hand that you can openly speak to in your support network. These people can listen and encourage you to keep on going. They will not judge you, or think bad of you, they are your friends and will take time to help.
If you cannot speak to anyone, or would be more comfortable speaking to a stranger, then we can be that support for you.