THE STRUGGLE IS REAL
Each character we've developed represents an emotion or a mental health issue that can present itself in many ways. Our goal is to find a way to communicate how to get help and start living your best life despite any challenges you may face.
Meet the Struggle BuddiesMeet Your Struggle Buddies
Our disheveled and lovable characters help connect people to something tangible. We learn through storytelling.
Patt the Bear
PTSD / Brain Injury / Suicidal IdeationPatt carries the weight that too many veterans and survivors know all too well. He's here to remind you that the struggle is real, but so is the help.
Annie the Chicken
AnxietyAnnie's feathers are always a little ruffled. The world feels loud and fast, but she's learning to navigate it one breath at a time.
Gabby the Red Panda
GriefGabby knows that loss changes everything. She carries that weight quietly, showing us it's okay to grieve and find meaning again.
Seth the Dog
Social Isolation / LonelinessSeth is man's best friend, but sometimes feels like he has none. He's proof that connection is possible, even when it feels out of reach.
The Struggle is a Philosophy
The Greeks embraced it and Friedrich Nietzsche taught us the joy of it. The Argento Society works to empower individuals and communities through humor, sincerity, and sometimes just plain absurdity. Satire is time tested and civilization approved.
Struggleford
Our disheveled and lovable characters help connect people to something tangible. We learn through storytelling.
Pragmatism
We rally around a modern philosophy that focuses on the practical and cuts through the noise that seeks to bring us down.
Global
Empowering people of all cultures and communities is central to building a healthy world.
Community
No one is alone in this. By working together we can share knowledge and resources.
Care
Our partners are dedicated to providing real care that delivers results. Through research and lived experiences, we've identified providers and methods to begin the healing journey.
Why The Struggle?
Everything sucks. We try to convince ourselves and everyone else that we're doing great, but let's face it, the struggle is real. Really real.
How do we navigate this new society that is emerging with technology that your boss wants to replace you with while they barely understand it themselves? Follow us while we explain how to make it in a world that feels like it doesn't want you anymore.
Spoiler Alert: We still need you. The world still needs you. Let us show you.
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