View from Inside the Walls

Captured by Mitchell Royel and now playing "Man Down" by Rihanna – a moment of raw musical intensity.

Dear World,

Let me take you where most people don’t talk about. The psych facility. Not as a horror story, but as a human experience.

A 5150 isn’t just a code – it’s a lifeline. It’s when someone’s mental state becomes so critical that they need immediate intervention. Not punishment. Not judgment. Just care.

Group therapy is raw. Real. I’ve sat in rooms where vulnerability isn’t weakness, it’s strength. I watched a guy share something that would make most people recoil – active shooter fantasies. But here’s the thing: he wasn’t a monster. He was a human struggling, seeking help.

The medical team didn’t shame him. They listened. Assessed. Provided treatment. Medication. Therapy. Support. That’s humanity in action.

We’re living in a world where pain manifests differently. Where healthcare CEOs are getting targeted by individuals pushed to desperate edges. Is it right? Absolutely not. But empathy isn’t about justifying actions. It’s about understanding the profound human suffering that leads someone to such a breaking point.

Mental health isn’t a luxury. It’s survival.

I learned something profound in those sterile hallways with Mitchell: Everyone carries a battle nobody knows about. Some battles are louder. Some are silent. But every single one deserves compassion.

To anyone reading this who’s struggling: You are not alone. Your pain is valid. Your healing matters.

With brotherhood and hope,
A Voice from the Other Side

-Deck