08/25/2026
🎧 Listen to this week's episode of the Giving Voice to Depression podcast at recovery.com/podcasts/giving-voice-to-depression
When Terry asked her colleague Nick how he was doing, Nick first gave the answer so many of us do: “Fine.” Then he paused and told the truth: he’d actually been struggling.
That moment of honesty led to this week’s deeply personal conversation about depression, coming out, and the emotional toll of hiding an important part of yourself.
Nick shares how suppressing his sexuality affected his mental health, why coming out felt like a weight being lifted, and how he’s learned to recognize and respond to his depressive episodes. He also opens up about one of his darkest moments—and the friend whose compassion and presence helped him through it.
It’s a conversation about vulnerability, authenticity, connection, and the importance of having someone who knows the real answer when “fine” isn’t true.