I once had a deep trauma when it came to talking in front of people and asking for help. I'm not just talking about speaking in public spaces but in one on one conversations. Let me share a couple of personal stories with you. I was at McDonald's in college with my teammate JB … Continue reading Living Through Trauma
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Help Me! – An Ode to Black Men
Can you hear my brain screaming? I'm yelling out for you. From the slums and the struggle To the grind and the hustle. I'm just trying to make it my baby. I dreamed I would never be here Reality is, I'm here, And I don't like it. Have you ever felt what it's like to … Continue reading Help Me! – An Ode to Black Men
Erase the Stigma of Mental Illness
Majority of minorities/people of color have been taught since a young age to suppress feelings, to fight through, to not talk about struggles and trauma which has led to many turning to substances, drinking, sex, money, etc… For many of us who grew up in the hood/lower economic areas we didn’t have resources nor the … Continue reading Erase the Stigma of Mental Illness
