Who I Almost Was came about after Pedro Filipe Nunes reconnected with a long-time friend, where each of them was able to for the first time share their experiences with depression, grief, and family trauma with someone other than their therapist.

That scene (later recreated in Brothers in Arms) led the artist to understand the need to share these stories, not just as a form of therapy to the one who shares them, but also to create an opportunity for dialogue about mental health.

So in the series Who I Almost Was, Pedro Filipe Nunes recreates scenes from his life where he battled for his mental health, and creates an environment open to discussing these topics, by having friends who went through similar experiences as actors so they can also share their stories, and by showing the viewer that he isn’t alone in his struggle.