Chuck, an excellent document in sharing. Perhaps we may need to take under consideration that success can become a disease whereby we have a tendency to repress in order conceal that there maybe an effort to make sure our family members, friends (Black professionals may have a propensity to down play issues they are impacted by in order to hide.) do not of some demanding issues such a failures/shortcomings, guilt created from religious beliefs, etc. Who in our community can you trust now because of our new status and new surroundings. Then who has the time as we are now so busy being busy and the rivalry to keep up with the Jones'! Thanks for sharing your observations relative the subject of mental awareness and need for us as a people to be forthcoming and accessible to our friends and anyone needing to share; "to whom much is given, much is required." Peace!
got dammit, this was rough to read. I shed a couple of tears this morning. Life is impermanent, and we struggle with that. All the more reason to be as aware as possible in each and every moment, without beating ourselves up.
Thank you for this insightful and caring post. I’m a Psychiatrist whose life mission has been to raise awareness and destigmatize Mental Health Issues; especially in our community.
Chuck, an excellent document in sharing. Perhaps we may need to take under consideration that success can become a disease whereby we have a tendency to repress in order conceal that there maybe an effort to make sure our family members, friends (Black professionals may have a propensity to down play issues they are impacted by in order to hide.) do not of some demanding issues such a failures/shortcomings, guilt created from religious beliefs, etc. Who in our community can you trust now because of our new status and new surroundings. Then who has the time as we are now so busy being busy and the rivalry to keep up with the Jones'! Thanks for sharing your observations relative the subject of mental awareness and need for us as a people to be forthcoming and accessible to our friends and anyone needing to share; "to whom much is given, much is required." Peace!
Great points, my Brother. Thank you!
Heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing this. We must continue to illuminate this issue.
Honored to do so ❤
got dammit, this was rough to read. I shed a couple of tears this morning. Life is impermanent, and we struggle with that. All the more reason to be as aware as possible in each and every moment, without beating ourselves up.
It took all day to read this to the end 💔😢🙏
Thank you for this insightful and caring post. I’m a Psychiatrist whose life mission has been to raise awareness and destigmatize Mental Health Issues; especially in our community.
Dr. Wanzo, I am glad to do so! And thank you, kindly, for all that you do in your practice!