Forgotten Youth

23/07/2021

The “Grand Reopening” Initiative, Part 3 - Beyond Headlines

Why is it select authoritative figures keep believing, the distribution of mere medical products will benefit and make everyone happy once again? Why do they so heavily try to push, what for some youngsters could be interpreted as a mere agenda, instead of acknowledging and helping them with their actual issue?

Just because the mental effects of the lockdown situation among youngsters, doesn’t make as many headlines as other issues, doesn’t mean it’s any less serious…

16/07/2021

The “Grand Reopening” Initiative, Part 2 - Set Aside


Can it really be, that merely since the world is slowly reopening, after 16 months and counting of restrictions and lockdowns, that everything is fully returning to a state of “normal”? Is it expected to suddenly just forget the darkness and uncertainty of the lockdown era? Is it expected everyone will be able to keep up, and that everyone will be happy once again? Many have been struggling with mental health given lockdown circumstances, and for those a simple reopening can be far from enough…

06/07/2021

The “Grand Reopening” Initiative, Part 1 - As The World Reopens…

Can it really be, that merely since the world is slowly reopening, after 16 months and counting of restrictions and lockdowns, that everything is fully returning to a state of “normal”? Is it expected to suddenly just forget the darkness and uncertainty of the lockdown era? Is it expected everyone will be able to keep up, and that everyone will be happy once again? Many have been struggling with mental health given lockdown circumstances, and for those a simple reopening can be far from enough…

01/07/2021

Forgotten Youth Project Plans & Goals - July 2021.

A main goal for the month, is to continually spread awareness about young people struggling with mental health, upon an era of lockdowns and restrictions, by gathering and sharing more stories. Do you have a story to tell? Share it by name or anonymously with forgottenyouth2020@gmail.com.

Forgotten Youth aims to join forces and collaborate with other projects, campaigns or organizations also advocating for mental health, in hopes of making a difference and reaching a larger demographic. This includes teaming up with The Ones Who Came Before / for a fundraising project dedicated to mental health. Interested in collaborating with Forgotten Youth? Feel free to send a direct message!

The “Grand Reopening” Initiative aims to look back and reflect on the full extent of damage caused by the lockdown era, as the world is slowly reopening and returning to a state of “normalcy”… From the looks of it.

25/06/2021

“Right now I’m still struggling to accept myself and love myself as I am, but I am confident that I will definitely achieve what I want.”
-Vinaya, India 🇮🇳

Vinaya on her mental health being affected, by the culmination of several factors and events. Everything from a time of different personal changes and the challenges that followed, pandemic circumstances affecting family life, as well as having to deal with self forgiveness and making amends with others. This is Vinaya’s story on finding comfort in different escapisms, as well as coming to terms with these past events and life going forward.

Thanks and massive compliments from Forgotten Youth to Vinaya, for courageously opening up and sharing your story! Your voice matters in making a difference!

Do you feel like an era of lockdowns and restrictions in response to COVID-19 has affected your mental health? Do you have a story to share? Share it as video or text, by name or anonymously with forgottenyouth2020@gmail.com.

20/06/2021

“I miss her everyday. I feel sad. I had such a rough life being gay up to seeing her and she’s my real rock.”
-Ana, Canada 🇨🇦

A beautifully sad lockdown love story…

Ana from Canada, living close to the U.S. border, on the difficulty of being gay up until meeting a girl… Just on the other side of the border. This is Ana’s story on the difficulties of being separated from her girlfriend with only “the river” between, trying to find a way to be together under lockdown circumstances, as well as holding onto hope for the future.

Thanks and massive compliments from Forgotten Youth to Ana, for courageously opening up and sharing your story! Your voice matters in making a difference!

Do you have a story to share? Share it as video or text, by name or anonymously with forgottenyouth2020@gmail.com.

16/06/2021

“Some of us are sometimes marked by society just because we sought help.”
-Anonymous, Croatia 🇭🇷

A voice from a different youth.

Written as a diary entry, a person from Croatia’s story and reflections on personal life throughout the lockdown era. Reflections about feeling set aside and that way different under the circumstances, trying to embrace that feeling of being different, as well as hopes for humanity going forward.

Thanks and massive compliments from Forgotten Youth, for courageously opening up and sharing your story! Your voice matters in making a difference!

Do you have a story to share? Share it as video or text, by name or anonymously with forgottenyouth2020@gmail.com.

12/06/2021

“I want to see people enjoying life again, but of their own volition, out of the passion they feel for it. Not because an authoritative figure allowed it so.”
-Cole, 19, Indiana, United States 🇺🇸

Cole from Indiana, United States on personal plans after high school, (now past) relationships, and work in factories being challenged by an era of lockdowns and guidelines… As well as reflecting on humanity and life overall during this era.

Thanks and massive compliments from Forgotten Youth to Cole, for courageously opening up and sharing your story! Your voice matters in making a difference!

Do you have a story to share? Share it as video or text, by name or anonymously with forgottenyouth2020@gmail.com.

10/06/2021

It can be hard to believe the path towards healing exists... But it does, and it's worth walking; things do get better! 🦋

Trust ✝️🙏🏼☀️❤️

09/06/2021

“…It killed what mental stability I had in such a short term.”
-Deviben, United States 🇺🇸

Deviben from the United States, on the decline of personal mental health, given difficulties at home and circumstances upon lockdowns and restrictions.

Thanks and massive compliments from Forgotten Youth to Deviben, for courageously opening up and sharing your story! Do you have a story to share? Share it as video or text, by name or anonymously with forgottenyouth2020@gmail.com.

08/06/2021

“I’ve been through a lot lately, depression, existential crisis, lost a few beloved ones lately, this pandemic stuff isn't making it easy…”
-Angel, 17, Guatemala

Angel’s story on dealing with already existing mental struggles, during a time of lockdowns and restrictions in response to the pandemic.

Thanks and massive compliments from Forgotten Youth to Angel, for courageously opening up and sharing your story! Do you have a story to share? Share it as video or text, by name or anonymously with forgottenyouth2020@gmail.com.

05/06/2021

Massive thanks to Tai / Psych2Go for sharing the "How To Share Your Story 2.0" video on YouTube!