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This week I came across an honest perspective from SaDiedrah Harris about mental health and women of color. SaDiedrah poignantly writes, “One thing I learned is if we keep the same “just keep going” mentality, you will never get to explore the parts of yourself that need to be healed and become the best version of yourself.” There is still a strong stigma around mental health in many of our communities, cultural backgrounds and families. We aren’t getting the encouragement to find the support we need; we are reluctant to share our stories of struggle; and we push through afraid of how our life/families might unravel if we pause to heal ourselves. I’m still learning to disrupt my “just keep going” mentality. I’m still in search of healing and growth. I’m still navigating my way towards the version of myself that is full and balanced. I leave you with a motivational poem from the extraordinary creator and leader, Maya Angelou. “Still I Rise”, Maya Angelou You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I’ll rise.
Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
‘Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.
Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I’ll rise.
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