Not in a great place, but trying — looking for genuine conversations
Hey… I’m a 17-year-old guy who’s been struggling mentally for a while.
I’ve been doing this small check-in with myself in the shower every day, and yesterday for the first time in months I didn’t want to die. I don’t expect that feeling to last perfectly, but I want to believe it means something and try to build on it.
I’ve realized that one of the only things that has helped me through all of this is connection with other people. At the same time, I sometimes feel like I don’t fit in, or I end up isolating myself even from people who are good for me.
So I’d like to find people around my age who are open to genuine, calm conversations and building a real connection over time.
I’m not looking for someone to save me, and I’m not in a place to save anyone either. I’m just looking for something mutual, where we can support each other without pressure.
If we start talking and it doesn’t work out, that’s completely fine—no expectations or promises. I just want to try and see where things go, slowly.
If this resonates with you, feel free to reach out.