As a child I was told many times by adults to stay out of “grown folks business” when it came to every possible “grown” topic you could think of. 24 years later - after a few failed relationships, almost flunking out of college, finally moving into my own place, and starting my career - I wonder, am I grown yet?
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As a child I was told many times by adults to stay out of “grown folks business” when it came to every possible “grown” topic you could think of. 24 years later - after a few failed relationships, almost flunking out of college, finally moving into my own place, and starting my career - I wonder, am I grown yet?
Why do we turn a blind eye to those within the black community who make the decision to consult with a therapist? Being able to be heard and reflect on feelings in a positive light is a beautiful thing and should be more supported.
The sad reality is that many generations within our community have carried and passed on unaddressed trauma that has left a lot of us with weight we can’t carry. A lot of us enter situations/relationships without addressing these issues and wonder why we never get the outcome we desire. Instead of indulging in an escape; alcohol, sex, drugs, etc., we’re gonna try something different. We’re going to therapy…
Am I Grown Yet?
As a child I was told many times by adults to stay out of “grown folks business” when it came to every possible “grown” topic you could think of. 24 years later - after a few failed relationships, almost flunking out of college, finally moving into my own place, and starting my career - I wonder, am I grown yet?
