Zachary Swank
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Zachary Swank
@zaqswank.bsky.social
Choirboy, sports nerd, vegan, aspiring feminist, antiracist and lgbtq ally.
Hugger. Cat lover.
he/him
Mental Health *TUESDAY* Check in!

Guys. I can’t believe I forgot yesterday! It’s the first time in three years of doing this that I missed a Monday. There’s just a lot going on. (1/2)
January 21, 2026 at 1:13 AM
I’m proud of my neighbors standing up.

What about you? Are you staying safe and drinking water? (2/2) #MentalHealthMondayCheckin
January 13, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

I really hope you and your loved ones are doing okay.

I’m coming out of a mental paralysis from the last few days, due to a couple big personal problems, and due to the repetition of some of the worst parts of history, borne out right here in south Minneapolis. (1/2)
January 13, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

How is your 2026 so far? Are you noticing the days start to get longer?

I’ve had a good day, and my mental health is good because the fundamentals look favorable for me to have another good day tomorrow. I can hardly wait! (1/2)
January 6, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

How are you all? Have you been able to be with people when you’ve wanted to be, and alone when you’ve wanted to be, this week?

I pretty much have. It has been good. This Christmas checked and fulfilled the boxes. (1/2)
December 30, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

Dang, I almost forgot! Pretty sure I said last week that today would be tricky to find motivation and clarity without the structure of school. Anyway, how goes it, on the darkest Monday of the year? Only up from here, right?

I’m good. Church choir and cantor (1/2)
December 23, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

How is your mid December?

I can’t complain too much. I feel like I’m doing a lot of things in a lot of places, but don’t really feel tired - if anything, energized. This is the last week of school and lessons, (1/2)
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

How is everybody this evening?

Now that I’m home, I’m at ease. The falling snow outside is helping me find peace inside, knowing I don’t need to entertain going out.

And you? How is your mental health? Let me know, I’m here! #MentalHealthMondayCheckin
December 9, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

How is your first night of December?

I’m rolling into the season with hope and joy!

What about you? Let me know how it’s going! #MentalHealthMondayCheckin
December 2, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

How goes the mental health?

Mine is improved from last Monday. I had to face some things head on, and am coming out the other side now.

What about you? Let me know, I’m here. I’ll read your comment or message. #MentalHealthMondayCheckin
November 25, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

How is everybody’s given period of time (ex. evening, week, month, etc) going?

We’re having a bit of a tough one here. I just want to live a full life, contributing myself to the greater good of all, sharing connection, and finding stable ground. (1/2)
November 18, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

How is everything for y’all?

I’ve had somewhat of a roller coaster week. It has been up, down, and surreal at times, but I’m checked in.

What about you? Tell me stuff! Vague or specific, coherent or scattered, comment or message, I’m here. #MentalHealthMondayCheckin
November 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

How is your first Monday of standard time?

My mental health is pretty much tied up in what happens tomorrow in Minneapolis and around the country. I hope I can take care of myself if things don’t go well. (1/2)
November 4, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

How are the feels as we enter the final week of daylight savings time?

Today kinda feels like the part of the show when things are going well and everyone is happy and smiling, but then some ominous music starts playing (1/3)
October 28, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

How are y’all?

I’m good. Still riding high from seeing my guy Paul on Friday. Work is good.

What about you? Let me know. I’m here! #MentalHealthMondayCheckin
October 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

How are you all doing?

I’m a’ight, just glad it’s finally feeling like fall outside.

What about you? Comment or message me. I got you! (1/1) #MentalHealthMondayCheckin
October 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

What are you all feeling right about now?

I’m a little on edge the last week. I’ve been too busy to really do much about it though. Just now, walking around Lake Harriet, I’ve sent more texts and emails than I can count - all things needing attention asap. (1/3)
September 30, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

Happy first day of autumn to all who celebrate or observe! How is the new season treating you in the early moments?

Today has been sluggish for me. There was no school today, (1/3)
September 23, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

How are you on this last full Monday of summer?

I’ve had stuff happen this week that’s really good for my mental health, and stuff that’s really bad for my mental health, so I’m trying to average it out and take any net gain I can. (1/2)
September 16, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

What’s going on with your mental health?

I feel like I’ve been half asleep since 2pm, but here I am, still up. I’ve just been vacillating over every mental task. (1/2)
September 9, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

How is everyone holding up this week, with all that has been going on?

It has certainly been a week here in Minneapolis. Wednesday’s events hit pretty close to home. While I’m not connected directly with Annunciation or anyone who was there for Mass, (1/6)
September 2, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

How ARE you, my friends?

School started today. It’s soooo good to be back. I’ve always been a big map nerd, so of course I enjoyed giving directions to lost freshmen trying to find their classes. (1/2)
August 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

I am interested to know how y’all are keeping on. What is there that needs to be expressed?

I just need next week to get here so I can get my structure and fulfillment back with school starting. (1/3)
August 19, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

What’s the latest? Where is your head? How firm is the ground you’re standing on?

In my world, there is a dark backdrop of knowing that we’re one day further into the fascist seizure of our country and our freedoms, (1/4)
August 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Mental Health Monday Check in!

What’s going on with everyone?

I got back to Minnesota this evening. Happy to be home, but it was a fulfilling time. I got a little sunburned, and almost got struck by lightning, which still had me spooked 24 hours later. (1/3)
August 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM