Sessions Part 1: Wes

We have all gone through tough situations in life but what defines us is how we get through them not that we went through them. We are not our issues and do not need to be defined by them. However, our issues do make us into the people we are today and how we respond to them can have a major impact on our lives, whether for good or for bad. You can probably relate to this project because we all go through difficult situations in life. If not please share your secret with us on how you have a perfectly happy life. Whether with friends, family, mental health, or any other challenges that may arise we all have struggles we deal with in our lives.

Patrick Freels, a Spoken Word artist, uses a therapy session style for his first EP to talk about what he went through with his little brother, Wes. His project is entitled, "Sessions Part 1: Wes". In this project he dives into the pain he watched his brother struggle with and how that ultimately ended with him ending his own life. This EP was written as a response to those events in a way to heal and move forward in life. We can all grow through this story and learn how to heal from the circumstances we are faced with daily. We do not have to let our past experiences define us but we can use them to grow and shape us into the people we want to be.

If you are going through anything traumatic in your life I would encourage you to take a minute and to just think about what good you have in your life. For just a moment block out all the noise and pain and just focus on that one good thing. Maybe this act of purposefully seeking can lead you to a better spot. I think this EP is very well written and encouraging to know that other people go through crap in life and we are not alone. If you or someone you know is snuggling with mental health please take it seriously and seek out help! Do not think that you must face this battle alone because it is not going to be an easy battle. We love and know you have a purpose for being here on earth and wouldn’t want to live without your impact on the world.

Patrick Freels is an emotionally driven spoken word artist from, Oklahoma. He is not afraid to talk about difficult situations and circumstances he faces in life. This music is his way of dealing with the things in life that affect him the most. If you enjoy poetry and music, you should dive into Patrick’s music. I would encourage you to really listen to the story he tells through the music. His music is not light-hearted and he is very intentional in the way he tells these stories he has. This style of music makes it very easy to relate to the artist and helps you as the listener get to know the artist, Patrick a little bit better. He does not wear a mask in his writing and lets you into the deepest darkest parts of his life to try and encourage you to grow and become the best version of yourself.

Today call up someone and tell them how much you love and appreciate them. Let’s together make a cultural change to not hide from difficulties in life but to embrace them and overcome them together as a family. We have a purpose for being here and you are worth fighting for!

You can listen to the project here - Apple Music - Spotify