Being black is getting treatment for everything except your mental health.
Being black is knowing there's something wrong but your family cracking it down to white washing
Black ppl deserve access to diagnosis. Black ppl's mental health is just as important. Being mentally ill or neurodivergent isn't "white sh*t" and perpetuating that racist stereotype will only hurt our community.
Lately I’ve been struggling to find a balance between being the kind person I am while still reinforcing my boundaries…
Some say to just speak up or be assertive but as a retired people pleaser ..it has been tough
When attempting to practice assertiveness it has often felt as though I was putting on a mask over who I was. I literally felt a pit in my stomach and my tongue instantly ties..
Recently I listened to @sheissobougie’s podcast episode on boundary setting & I loved it! Completely changed my perspective on the topic
In the episode she details how questioning disrespect is one of the best ways to reinforce boundaries. Basically acting dumbfounded when anyone tries to play you lmao
I love this approach because it allows me to remain true to myself without “stepping outside my comfort zone” … yelling or doing the most when people over step just isn’t my 1st reaction … nor do I ever want it to be
However… if I need to act like a bitch… bitchy Tee will most definitely make a cameo!
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