Tag Archives: mental health
Depressed While Black
Nibokum used to think depression was a “white person’s disease.” she says “My mom raised us to believe that Black people are strong; we don’t get depression. And prayer is how we cope – not therapy or medication. Then , … Continue reading
Inquire Within: How I Mental Health
My definition of a mental-health day is ?• I unwind with ? • On a good day, I deal with rejection by? • The not-so-great coping mechanism I had to abandon ? • When I’m being pulled in many directions … Continue reading
How I Mental Health
My definition of a mental-health day is prayer and Transcendental Meditation. I combat stress by getting dressed and feeling good about myself and honoring the things that I love, my indulgences, and my whims. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and … Continue reading
Security Blanket
My security blanket is my pearls.
New Circle
I’ve since come to realize that if I couldn’t be me within my own circle, I needed to find a new circle, which is precisely what I did. The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, played a big part in that- … Continue reading
