Shawn William - "Tired"

[@johnfrancois5346]

I have been tired for so long, the courage to end it all is the only thing missing. I have been losing at life for too long

[@qudavis7771]

Hey bro I hope you’re doing better. Things are going to get better for you my guy just reach out and talk to someone that you trust. If you don’t have that hit me up. I know we are strangers but you’re my bro and I can’t let you go out like that. ✊🏾👑

[@PlatinumMatthew]

Agree Qu

[@MissSeeSue]

@@qudavis7771straight up.. 🙏🏼💪🏼

[@troyvann854]

Almost 32 and I still can’t win but I can’t give up either and that’s stressful ..

[@Culley_]

Hey man we’re not alone

[@OurPoetry]

A few days ago, I was leaving work, and I had to pull over and scream. I started crying, bawling like a 2 year old. I'm 38 years old and life has been so so damn hard, but it seems like I can see everyone's pain, but no one sees mine. 5 years ago I wanted to take my own life, I was so broken. And every day, I've been fighting demons 😢and every day, I say to myself I wouldn't give up.

[@dr3cks]

You matter bro. And I’m proud of you for fighting. It’s not easy, but don’t ever give up.

[@JKeil187]

Had a tear drop without noticing because I’m tired

[@DaveOwers]

Its really good to see men supporting each other in these comments. If you feel tired don't focus on the darkness, please please please reach out to someone- a friend, family member, co-worker, help line, doctor, or even people in these comments. Everyone's path is different but you are not alone.

[@gelobadiola181]

just glad i had the courage to talk to my wife before getting the courage to end it all. hope you do too

[@MakerMeraki]

I'm glad you did, too. 🖤 I told mine, and she yelled at me. Her anxiety made her fearful, but in that moment, what I needed was empathy, compassion, and connection, and that wasn't what I received. I was quilted, demalked to like a child, and no longer seen as a strong man in her eyes. She had an affair. We're separated now. She says I stopped being vulnerable to her, and I said I was tired of being vulnerable with someone I could no longer trust, only to have it weaponized against me.

[@jonalan1980]

I told mine, and she lost all respect for me and no longer finds me attractive. My kids are the only reason I'm alive.

[@Handler22134a]

⁠@@jonalan1980Lol. I’m saying lol because it’s somewhat relatable.

[@MrJbstiles]

​@jonalan1980 Same here. I told mine and she left the room. No words. Never asked me about it again. Was never the same after that day. We had been together since 10th grade. I was drowning and never thought my person wouldn't even call a life guard.

[@BubRyder]

This hits SOOOO hard. Great, powerful and soulful

[@santisimapaschke]

Nice, I shed ah tear even. get that message out there.

[@BLACKHOLEBBQ]

I been tired past 3yrs... very close to ending it all. Took alot to pull out of my rut... as men we need to be more available amongst ourselves. Keep pushing boys, it gets better ..

[@KyngOmar]

Praying for you bro

[@lavishlavoe4854]

“How am I doing on time?” You were right on it 💯

[@nasgreen6410]

Tired of losing. This hit so hard. I 😢, driving to work. Gotta find an outlet.

[@howtogrubb]

We hear you and feel you brother.

[@e.g.williams4034]

3 times i have gone down that route. I am 37.. they failed not because i didnt go through with it be ause i did, they failed because the WAY failed. I went this route for the EXACT reasons said in this vid and as soon as he said the words "im tired" i fukn had tears down my face. The whole thing made me the most vulnerable iv been in a long time and i just cried. I have my partner and 5 kids and in my mind if i am or show weakness by admitting to people "im sinking" "im losing this battle" " i need YOUR help" , tells me i am not going to be strong enough to be help and/or handle anything that lofe throws at my partner or my kid's. Remember... men had the responsibility to uphold the protection of tribes and that is an innate essence of being men. This bought up mad trauma watching it but it has shown me that i still have more work to do on myself than i thought 🙏

[@RonnieJrGuinto]

I've been tired for too long, I was waiting for the end but one day I broke down in tears in the bedroom and my daughter (3yr old) came, wiped my tears and said "happy face"(she was asking me to smile) that's the time that I stood up again to fight one more day to be with her. Tired doesn't mean you need to end, most of times tired means you need to find rest in others.

[@jdking5961]

Heads up my kings. I wept listening to this. Say "Help". It's not weakness.

[@edlewis7062]

Can't count how many times and how many ways I've expressed every syllable he spoke. Powerful message that needs to be heard 💯🖖🏾

[@williammason475]

To all my brothers, fathers, sons, uncles, nephews and friends. You do matter and have worth in this life. In this world. Do not let this society tell you different, gents. Stand on your square and hold the line. Keep watch over the walls. Be encouraged, Blessings

[@jjlewis617]

🙏🏾

[@KennethRivers-vt5sh]

Thank god mines was there for me at this moment. Don’t know if I’ll be here. Speaking to all my brothers word wide.. we got this 💯🙏🏾

[@beardedbxstard8782]

Thank you. All of you. I needed this today. I needed to say the light of humanity again. ❤

[@beezybilliano]

as a man, this is all valid. my only thing is it feels selfish. generally speaking, I've had times where I wanted to end it, but I ain't say anything. simply because in the event I tried I ain't want nb to try and guilt trip me into not doing it

[@travishayton1183]

You know why it feels selfish, because sometimes people are reduced to only self, and self turns against self when self is all you have left. So yeah it feels selfish.

[@jieprelampago]

Exactly. The point is sometimes men are reduced to putting others first. Push everything aside and push through. But sometimes you have to be selfish to get better.

[@beezybilliano]

@@jieprelampago yeahhh, see, you get it

[@robertbailey5470]

This is me now and I’ve been feeling this way for the past 6 months.

[@masongoad2086]

This…..this right here

[@nyneelementz4792]

Kings, if you have friends you value, please let them know that they can come to you in dark hours of despair. And should that moment ever come where your friends are thinking of unaliving themselves, please let them know that it's worth it if they stay, that you'll fight beside them if they promise to stay, and that the loss to the world would be greater than they think if they left. Your friends need to know they are valued. Knowing how loved you are sometimes gives you the strength to carry on! And in time, when you find out that it IS worth it to stay, that despair will leave!

[@beingjohnashford4434]

❤❤❤❤❤❤right on time

[@johnmccoy1075]

I question if I’m doing it right. Thank you for this. Strong words.

[@MackonQuack]

You’re doing amazing, keep pushing on. We need you here

[@mahthanglong9395]

You are man. Keep pushing forward

[@lmetcalf-gc2ic]

💯 agreed with the tired part men are put on to not show emotions these days

[@flip844]

This sooo deep and accurate 😢😢😢

[@poetryfaith6538]

Whew!!!!!! My goodness! 😢❤

[@sergiotorres3181]

This hits home on so many different levels is crazy how r think we can't and even won't. Thank you for this brotha much appreciated

[@PaoloBettaglio]

Thank you. Thank you so much for this, on behalf someone who has been tired and for too long and felt like I couldn’t ask for help

[@sibylmoore6232]

Awesome

[@HairyStuntWaffle]

It's been a long time since I've met a guy who isn't tired at this point. feels like the last 20 years have just worn us all down.

[@easybabasound]

I have been tired my whole life. And i am now learning to surrender my heart and mind to the Almighty. May Allah give strength to all Men worldwide. May you all find your inner strength, your inner peace and contentment in this life. Allah tells us that this life on earth is nothing but a test. And in every hardship will come ease. Patience is key. Nothing in this life lasts forever. Not our riches, not our peers, not our family, not our career, every soul will meet death and we will leave everything behind. The only eternal life is in the afterlife. May we remind ourselves and each other always to not get caught up in the illusion of this world. When you feel down, prostrate to God and talk to him, tell him your worries, ASK for his help and guidance. May he protect us all.

[@dirty5141]

Jesus fix it

[@narushimakun6358]

Wow

[@bigg4oes3634]

My brothers someone cares and someone loves you …. I am my brothers keeper

[@zinasands7779]

So deep and painful, love you black man! ❤❤❤

[@royal3880]

I ask for help. Nobody helps. Only help I get is help I can afford. I can’t afford help.

[@J95Young]

I hope all you brothers here who's had suicidal thoughts, i hope and pray things get well for you. Please talk to someone. Somebody cares about you dawg.

[@thetimekeeper9230]

Ppl talk too much we need someone to care and show it. Talking and telling is easy!!!

[@yukotrey9422]

I was talking to my boi a bit ago and I told him “ I’m tired”. It was before I watched this but it wasn’t just a sleepy tired, I didn’t know what it was. I think I get it now; I’m not suicidal I’m too stubborn for that, but I’m tired of the bullshit, the grind, the pressure, the constant failure, the fear of going to bed to wake up into the suck, I’m tired of being tired. I know I’d be called a bitch for this but bro idk. It just feels like a lot sometimes

[@Zimojeh]

Been tired lately. It’s just getting worse. It’s giving me more thoughts of ending it all. Now I’m having premonitions. Every moment feels like my last. Should I continue or just end it. Maybe one day if I gain the courage to do so.

[@MackonQuack]

No, you fight each and every day. We will win, this isn’t a fight we can give up on and I won’t give up on you.

[@jonnoj8]

You keep going. we're all close to the edge but all standing by to pull each other back if we can or get the chance. Things aren't easy, but stick around, you might not see it, but we need you too. You matter, you have worth, you are worthy. I hope you're doing well.

[@ShipWreckedBard44]

I wish like hell I could learn to open up to my wife or my my best friend when I feel like ending it…I have carried all this pain for so long, and I’m fucking tired….i feel like im dying inside, and i can’t ask for help.

[@rickodama404]

We're all going through it. Anyone that needs to talk, reply back. I'll try my to respond. Keep pushing

[@Culley_]

Very nice of you bro💯💪🏾

[@kyledsmth]

So tired…..being Atlas takes its toll

[@Da_Franchize410]

I ain't tell her just the other day that gun was in my lap. Pen and pad in my hand, and I was writing a note. Didn't get far, as soon as I wrote down "mom" I just stopped. Couldn't lie to her, couldn't figure out how to say bye to her. Couldn't explain the "why" to her. Couldn't picture her getting a call or somebody saying her son had died to her. - Joe Budden Song:Only Human Came to mind as I saw the body of a friend who was tired.

[@polpierogi2570]

Joe Budden is the most slept on lyricist . Most relatable hip hop artist there's been.

[@jahmessed]

That last line was a f*ckn tremor to a forest!! Even until now being a man means there is no direct area or specific safe place to address that you need help. . . .

[@MrBengill]

I am so damn tired

[@randyjhonson8477]

Teach them something new

[@TexSupport]

Can't remember his name ATM but there's a 74 ranked SP from the Padres with the nastiest knuckle ball I have ever seen in a video game.

[@BmwolotlE90]

No one really cares bro, people only want to use and abuse you and come around only when it ls convenient for them and benefits them. People pretended to love me to use me for money and a helping hand, they keep the fakeness going on to stay connected just incase when they need you next. I kept pouring out my heart while my heart got emptier and emptier cause they never poured their heart into me. Sad reality and It is what it is