Cortez Arise

Growing up, my height was one of my biggest insecurities.

I honestly thought if I could just be a little taller, I’d feel more confident.

So… height tablets, gravity boots… you name it. 😂

Looking back, I can laugh about it now.

But it’s crazy how one insecurity can quietly shape the way you think about yourself for years.

Not because of what other people say…

But because of what you start believing about yourself.

I wonder how many of us are still carrying insecurities that started years ago without even realising it.

Mental health isn’t only shaped by the hard moments.

It’s also shaped by the people who help us through them.

Who are they?

Leave their initials below and let them know they’re appreciated.

Mental health isn’t always just the big labels.

Sometimes it’s the everyday things
that build up over time.

Nothing better ❤️

End of the week thought 💭

Something my psychologist said today stuck with me.

You can be doing everything right and still feel like you’re getting the wrong results.

When you’re dealing with mental health, that can be a hard pill to swallow.

But if you’re trying, even on the days it still feels heavy, that still matters 🫶🏽

Big thank you to and the players for having me out to deliver the Break The Silence workshop and be part of bringing the message to life.

The goal wasn’t to make players talk, it was to bring our silent struggles to light and help them realise they aren’t alone in what they carry.

Through the activities, the loud ones, the quiet ones, the leaders… all related to the same things.

That’s where the silence actually breaks.
Not from pressure, but from understanding.

When people realise others feel it too, judgement drops, support rises and the team changes.

More clips to come 😊

Break the Silence. Empower the Change.