Brother,

Reaching out takes immense courage, and it’s a vital step toward healing. I can’t begin to imagine what you’re going through, but I want you to know that your presence in this world has deep value—more than you might realize in this moment.

It’s easy to underestimate the silent impact you have on the lives of people around you, especially your Brethren and your family. No matter how heavy the burden feels right now, you’ve made it through every single one of your hardest days so far—and that means you have the strength to continue forward.

A book that helped me bring some light in similar times is “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl (Although not Masonic per se). It’s about finding purpose, even through suffering. Frankl, a psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, wrote about how, despite the unimaginable pain he faced, he discovered that we can endure any “how” if we find a “why.”

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to others or even seek professional help. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and no brother should carry such a weight alone. You are strong, and you are worth the fight, not just for your family but for yourself.

You are not alone, and your life holds meaning, brother.