First of all I’m so, so sorry! No one should have to witness this face (a face made for radio) attempt to grow anything that could remotely be called a mustache.

Plus, my wife hates…HATES facial hair! So let’s just say some of us are “sacrificing” more than others in November. Know what I’m saying?

Yet, here we are.

So why are we here? I need a reason to get up, shed my sedentary lifestyle, and move. 60-miles of walking in a month seems like a good goal. Plus, I love donuts. It’s a thing. Heck, in the last year I’ve built a whole social media platform (donutdoc24) around the subject of all things donuts. Let me be frank. You don’t get a dad-bod like this by NOT eating donuts. You’re welcome, America. Like and subscribe.

As much as I love donuts, and I do, I detest even more the havoc poor mental health wreaks on mens’ lives. Poor mental health SUCKS! It affects the vessel carrying it, but also affects those around him. It upends social stability, hard-earned careers, adoring families, and robs peace of mind. What bothers me even more is that so many men are afraid to talk about their mental health issues. The choose to suffer in silence. Mental health stigma sucks just as much as poor mental health.

So I’m going to do something about it. Damn it, I’m going to grow this mustache. I’m going to walk at least 60-miles in November. I’m also going to post on social media where I’ll be and when I’m going to walk. Please join me. I hope you do. I would love to know more about your mental health journey and how I can support you.

Together, WE can make a difference as we support one another. If you wish to support the cause monetarily, then please do. If you wish to support the cause by checking on others, then please do that. There’s many ways to support better mental health.

Whatever you do, just do something.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to figure out how this facial hair tonic works.

Steve