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Being a bi-polar is hard. For about 5 years I have struggled with my condition. Not accepting the specialists help took a toll on me. For the past 5 years I have been several times in and out of the ward, more or less 2 times per year. As a bi-polar I did not trust the specialists and I also did not trust society. Needless to say that this situation took a toll on me.
So after my last trip to the ward I started to have doubts. Maybe afterall it wasn’t anyones else fault but mine. Having strong anti-feminists sentiments and violent outbursts I started feeling guilt.
A few days after I was out something unexpected happened. I caught Beauty and the Beast in television. The story really impressed me and I cried at the end.
I decided to learn more about Emma Watson. I thought that maybe my anti-feminism and anti-woke sentiments were the problem. I watched dozens of interviews of her and what mostly impressed was her empathy. Feminism was not against men as I thought. It wanted men to get in touch with their feelings and be emotional.
This period was very educational for me. With Emma Watson as a mentor I learned about important concepts like inclusivity . I got in touch with other fans and I found a safe-space that I could feel included.
So I decided to change my negativety with positivity. I accepted the specialists help and I trusted again society. This wouldn’t have happened if I have not started to see in the face of Emma Watson a role-model and a mentor. This wouldn’t have happened if I didn’t feel included ina space and a project that surpasses my self. For this I’m deeply thankful to Miss Emma Watson, and forever indebted to her.

Johnny wrote: "Being a bi-polar is hard. For about 5 years I have struggled with my condition. Not accepting the specialists help took a toll on me. For the past 5 years I have been several times in and out of th..."

I'm so happy for you Johnny. Saying this story is hopefully healing for you. I'm so happy that you have seen the light and i am astonished by the empathy of your confession. I think many men are in the same position as you but they don't show their feelings.