Strength Meets Vulnerability: Men and Mental Health
During this time of uncertainty, we at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention wanted to share hopeful and inspiring stories from our volunteers – those in communities around the country who continue to do amazing work in the fight to #StopSuicide.
This piece originally appeared as a Volunteer Spotlight Story in AFSP’s 2019 Annual Report. For other inspiring Volunteer Spotlight Stories, and to learn more about our programs, and our mission, visit afsp.org/2019report.
James Purvis was inspired to get involved with AFSP after losing a loved one to suicide, and struggling with his own suicidal ideation. He speaks passionately to men about the need to confront tough emotions.
“I own a construction company, so there are a lot of – we look tough. I’m not tough on the inside. I’m soft as butter on the inside. My heart melts like butter in a microwave. I think a lot of guys like me are like that, they just don’t know how to be vulnerable and strong at the same time.”
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