The creation of the Butterfly Effect began with a tragedy that shook me to my core. It was the summer of 2013, and life was good, or so I thought. But everything changed when I received a phone call from my mom. Her voice was trembling, and it took her a while to gather the courage to tell me the news. “Reza, please sit down,” she said. “I have some terrible news. Mohsen has died.”
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Mohsen was my childhood best friend. We grew up together, and we were like brothers. But as we became teenagers, we went our separate ways. I went to boarding school in London, and he moved to Dubai, where he built an amazing life for himself. I couldn’t understand why he would take his own life.
I was consumed by guilt and grief. I asked myself why I couldn’t have helped him, why he didn’t reach out to me. This tragedy made me question everything about life, my existence, and the world we live in.
In today’s society, social media has created a culture of comparison, envy, and loneliness. We are bombarded with images of perfect lives and happy faces, which can make us feel inadequate and isolated. We all have become “sad clowns,” putting on a smile when we’re in public but feeling sad and anxious inside.
That’s why we created the Butterfly Effect. We wanted to build a platform where people could talk about their problems and anxieties, where they could find love and support rather than jealousy and envy. We wanted to create a safe space where people could learn from each other, share their experiences, and feel understood.
One of the biggest fears we have about opening up to others is the fear of being judged and shamed. That’s why we made the Butterfly Effect anonymous. People can talk about their problems without fear of being exposed or ridiculed. We wanted to create a place where people could be themselves, be vulnerable, and find healing.
The Butterfly Effect is a tribute to Mohsen and all the other people who have struggled with mental health issues. It’s a reminder that we are all connected, and our actions can have a ripple effect on others. We can make a positive difference in the world by showing compassion, kindness, and understanding to those around us.