How Did National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Begin?
From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Minority Health: July is National
Wellness for the Black community with a focus on resilience and joy!
“It often feels as if we’re mired in an emotional gumbo with no pathway out.”
“Sleeping not only allows my body and mind to wind down but to frankly, escape.”
“People of color deserve support, and they deserve to ask for it…”
“Sometimes joy finds us. Sometimes we have to create it.”
“Tell me who I have to be to get some reciprocity.” ~ Lauryn Hill
Getting your fire back requires honest introspection…
Inauguration: “The beginning or introduction of a system, policy, or period.”
With peace comes clarity, and with clarity, a vision can be fulfilled.
“When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.” ~Audre Lorde
“Feelings that cause discomfort deserve to be honored as well.”
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