On May 23rd, 2023, my aunt Michelle shot herself. Three days later, we pulled the plug. This post is a tribute to her life, a reflection on the trauma she carried, and a raw exploration of the silence that surrounds stories like hers. She was so much more than how she left us—and I need you to know the full truth.

I used to think male pain wasn’t my problem. But the truth is, men are dying in silence—and we’ve all been complicit in ignoring it. This is my rawest reflection yet: an apology, an awakening, and a plea for change.