Establishment Story

   Why did we start the Ikiyōyō Psychology Club?

The idea of having a psychology club/helpline came to mind on the day I saw my classmate cry in class. They have some disability which makes them appear squint. I asked my classmate why they were crying. They told me that their family back at home had beaten them up because they had tried to confess their feelings. When they started to cry the family sweared at them and injured them with a iron bar. I felt very terrible, and could hardly believe that what my classmate was telling me was true and really did happen to them. I comforted my classmate and told them that I would help them feel better. I told the teacher about their issues, and the teacher talked to the family. After the entire issue got resolved (somewhat+ I got lectured horribly for taking interest in personal issues of others), my classmate shyly gave me this very heartwarming and cute handmade heart shaped pencil-topper. I asked them why they gave this to me and they replied solemnly "...because you were such a helpful friend to me!" I felt very proud at hearing these words and hugged my classmate tight. 

Later that day, when I was out on a drive (I have an addiction to drives!), I was wondering something: There certainly wasn't only one person in the entire wolrd who felt the way my classmate did. There must be millions of people out there who might feel lonely. Even if they didn't feel lonely, maybe they had some worry going around in their head. I thought about those people I have seen in advice columns, trying to shed some light on their worries. I have seen those people on T.V. who have been beaten up to pulp just because their parents don't want them. I felt my empathy and said to myself "*my name*, you're going to help these people. You have to." This bold and frim reply of my mind made me jump to action. After I came back from my drive, I hopped onto the computer and created this blog. I named this club/helpline "The Ikiyōyō Psychology Club". "Ikiyōyō" meant "High Spirts" in Japanese. I knew it was going to be a bit plain, but I hoped people will really come so that I could help them. I showed my blog to my best friend, and they agreed that there should indeed be a psychology club which could help the distressed or worried out on the Internet. 

I felt glad my friend thought it was a great idea and immedeatly gave her the position of assistant manager. And I was to be the Establisher, of course. I was going to help people with mental health issues... and now, it looks like my dream came true!