Shave for Life Matters

Grace: I’m 22 and currently studying to be a Vet Nurse!

Mental Health has been something I have struggled with for a while now and It took me a long time to come to terms with. It was in my later high school years where I found myself spiralling into my depression and didn’t know where to go or what to do. When I finally reached out for help, with the support from my close friends, It was honestly a lifeline and I’d be lying if I said it was an easy ride after that. A few years later, I began noticing anxiety creeping in. I still today go through the highs and the low lows that depression and anxiety throw at me and is an on-going personal battle. I find talking to others and relating our own experiences so important cause mental health can honestly be so isolating.

I know of many people that have taken their own lives because of mental health. Hearing the news that another familiar face or name have lost their battle to this never gets easier. And is why I am wanting to raise money for Life Matters. Mental health is a huge issue and we need to talk about it. So when people ask why I shaved my hair, It is a perfect conversation starter which can sometimes be the talk they need to make it through the day.

I wouldn’t be doing this if it weren’t for the five guys that started this. They are all such amazing friends of mine and am so proud of them. These guys have helped me get through some of my darkest days so to honour them, I will join them in this shave.