“It’s Tough Just to Think About This”- Mike Trout Relives Devastating Loss of Best Friend to Suicide After Joining Tiger Woods and Serena Williams in Endorsing Mental Health

It’s okay to not be okay. The phrase has gained so much traction in recent years that society is probably tired of hearing it. But this particular string of words tied together still holds much value. Living in the 21st century is a double-edged sword – tensions are running higher than ever, but there is also help available should anyone need it. Mike Trout is here to remind people of exactly that.

The Los Angeles Angels slugger has been open about his struggles with mental health, urging others to seek aid, too. He has partnered up with tennis legend Serena Williams and golf icon Tiger Woods, among other big names, to spread awareness. If someone doesn’t speak up about their own mind, who will? This is the exact sentiment these sports personalities want to get across. And as August ends its first week, Trout is celebrating a special day with his family.

Mike Trout Remembers His Late Best Friend

Times are more sensitive than ever, with more importance being placed on matters of the mind. One may be physically fit, but who takes care of the brain? Back with another edition of “Your Game Isn’t Over Yet”, Trout is here to remind everyone to be kinder to themselves. In 2018, he lost his best friend and brother-in-law to suicide, an incident that turned his family’s life upside down.

Losing someone is never easy, but to think how they must be suffering to take their own life is not anything anyone easily recovers from. In an effort to make the number of such incidents go down rather than rise up, Trout shared a post of collaboration with Tiny Turnip. August 5th was Aaron Cox’s birthday, so what better day to introduce this relaunch?

“You never know who’s out there struggling. It’s tough to just think about this,” the 31-year-old shares in an Instagram video. It discusses the story of Trout and his wife, Jess, and how they want to inspire people to seek help rather than stay silent.

The caption also details how the project is being revamped with new artwork and fresh perspectives. The campaign is aimed at people who have lost someone or are struggling themselves because they’re not alone. 100% of the proceeds will go American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), according to the baseballer. He is doing everything he can to make sure the world becomes a happier place for people to live in.

Trout is MLB’s Mental Wellness Ambassador

As professionals try to destigmatize the narrative around mental health, a number of celebrities are taking up the cause. After all, no one understands the pressure of one’s own mind more than an individual constantly living in the spotlight. Trout became the Mental Wellness Ambassador for the MLB Together platform earlier this year.

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No one should have to go through what the Cox and Trout families went through. It may not always seem like it, but there is always, always hope. It may take some time to see it and bravery will take everything one has. But as everyone promises, it’s worth it in the end.

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