I’m taking on the 20 Hours for 20Talk challenge by sitting alone in a 2-metre square box for 20 hours.
No phone. No music. No talking. No distractions.
Just a chair, a journal, and my own thoughts.
And honestly that part scares me.
Not because 20 hours is physically hard, but because sitting alone with your mind is something most of us avoid at all costs. We scroll, we stay busy, we distract ourselves, we drown out the noise. This challenge removes all of that.
For 20 hours, I won’t be able to escape my thoughts and for a lot of people struggling with their mental health, that’s not a challenge… that’s everyday life.
Why this matters to me
I’ve had moments where things looked completely fine from the outside, but internally I was overwhelmed, lost, or carrying things I didn’t know how to talk about. And I know I’m not alone in that.
Most people don’t look “unwell.”
Most people don’t ask for help straight away.
Most people suffer quietly.
Mental health can be lonely. It can be confusing. And it can make you feel like you’re weak for struggling even when you’re not.
What hurts the most is knowing how common this is, yet how little we talk about it before it reaches crisis point.
The reality is confronting:
- Suicide is still one of the leading causes of death for young people aged 15–44
- Only 2% of mental health funding goes toward prevention
That means we’re often stepping in when it’s already too late when someone is already drowning.
Why I’m supporting 20Talk
20Talk focuses on prevention teaching people how to look after their mental health the same way we look after our physical health.
They make mental health education real, relatable, and accessible. Not clinical. Not awkward. Just honest conversations that actually land especially for young people.
Your donations help:
- Put young people through Mental Health Maintenance courses
- Grow resources that reach tens of thousands online
- Run large-scale events that start real conversations, not just awareness posts
This is about giving people tools before they feel completely alone.
Why I’m asking for your support
I’m not doing this because I have all the answers. I’m doing it because I believe silence is part of the problem and sitting in that silence for 20 hours is my way of showing up.
If this challenge helps even one person feel seen, start a conversation, or reach out before things get too heavy then it’s worth it.
Thank you for reading this. Thank you for caring. And thank you for supporting something that genuinely saves lives.
