From the first time I listened to Chris Stapleton's Traveller record, "Fire Away" has been one of my favorites. It even made it onto my "Favorite Love Songs For Slow-Dancing" blog a few weeks back. Imagine my surprise when I saw that he had released a video for "Fire Away" this morning.

I have bawled my eyes out. The song is so powerful on its own, but with this video, it's at a whole new level.

What an amazing display of awareness for mental illness. This video could have gone in several directions, but I am so glad that Stapleton decided to focus on a serious issue and hopefully by watching, those who need help will have the courage to seek it.

Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane joined forces with Change Direction, a national initiative to designed to change the culture of mental health in America. The campaign focuses on noticing the five signs of emotional suffering: change in personality, agitation, withdrawal, decline in personal care and hopelessness. For more information about Change Direction, click HERE.

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