World Mental Health Day

At Walt's Waltz, we believe in saying the hard stuff—the uncomfortable truths that many shy away from. Talking about mental health struggles can be awkward and difficult. Whether you’re asking for help for yourself, your child, or a loved one, the conversation often feels heavy, filled with stumbling words and awkward pauses.

You might get a call from a co-worker who fumbles through their request, awkwardly asking if you could “maybe kinda” talk to their kid about opportunities. It seems casual on the surface, but their tone carries the weight of something more—an unspoken concern about their child’s well-being.

Or, there’s the uneasy phone call from a parent of your child’s friend. They hesitate, unsure how to ask if your kids could spend time together. Beneath their words lies a worry—perhaps their child is feeling isolated or struggling, but they don’t know how to say it without making it sound like something’s wrong.

And then, there’s the person who tries to mention something more serious—maybe their spouse’s overwhelming stress, their friend’s quiet despair, or their child’s mental health—but they can’t quite find the right words. They say, “My kid could use some advice,” or, “My husband’s been off lately,” but quickly retreat, not wanting to seem dramatic. They worry about how they’ll be perceived, afraid of looking weak or overreacting.

At Walt's Waltz, we understand that these conversations are uncomfortable, but we also know they’re necessary. It’s in these difficult, fumbling moments that we start to break the stigma, to open up about the things that truly matter. Because the struggle to ask for help should never keep someone from getting the support they need.