Reconnecting with Me: Why I’m Taking on 20Talk

Hello,

​It’s been a while since I’ve spoken publicly about my mental health.

​If you’ve been part of my journey for a while, you know me as someone who talks openly about burnout, self-awareness, and learning to navigate life with compassion over perfection. But over the last couple of years, my life shifted in ways I never could have anticipated.

​I’ve walked through some of the deepest, hardest valleys of my life—navigating fertility anxiety, the heart-wrenching pain of a miscarriage, perinatal mental health struggles, and post-natal depression and anxiety that ultimately led to an admission to a Mother Baby Unit. On top of all of that, I went through a separation from my husband.

​There were many days when I felt completely unravelled, stripped back to raw survival mode.

​Out of all of it, one core message keeps coming up: I needed to reconnect with myself. Since separating, that has been my number one goal. Not just for my own healing, but for my daughter. I want to show up as a strong, healthy woman who honours her limits, listens to her body, and looks after herself. I want to model for her what it looks like to rebuild, to choose yourself, and to seek support when things get heavy.

​That’s why I’ve decided to take part in 20Talk next month.

​20Talk is all about breaking down the stigma around mental health, starting real conversations, and giving people the tools to navigate life’s toughest moments. For me, taking on this challenge is both a personal line in the sand—a way to actively step back into my power and nurture my well-being—and a way to support a cause that saves lives.

​How You Can Support

​To mark this milestone and support the incredible work 20Talk does, I’ve set a fundraising goal of $1,000.

​If our past interactions, my story, or this message touched you in any way, I would be deeply grateful for your support. Every dollar helps provide vital mental health resources and education to young adults who are struggling to find their footing.

​Whether you’re able to donate, share my page, or simply reach out and let me know how you’ve been doing—thank you for being here and holding space for my journey.

​All my love,

Regina

20 Hours of Silence for Youth Mental Health.

I’m taking on the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge which will see me sitting in a 2×2 metre square in a warehouse, alongside 400 other participants, with no talking and no technology for 20 hours. All I’ll have are the essentials I bring with me: a chair, sleeping mat, journal, water, and food. No distractions.