***CONTENT WARNING***
This episode includes discussion of self-harm. Please feel free to not engage with the episode if this subject matter is not in alignment with where you are in your journey right now. It’s ok to take care of yourself.
On this episode of BMU, the guys discuss the mental health crisis we’re facing in the United States and the particular challenges Black men face in dealing with mental health crises. Their discussion evaluates the limits of our strength and intelligence in dealing with our most difficult issues, when we learn we’re not allowed to cry or emote, and the challenges associated with determining how much and when we can lean on each other.
“It’s so hard to forget pain, but it’s even harder to remember sweetness. We have no scar to show for happiness.” – Chuck Palahniuk
“we are each other’s
harvest:
we are each other’s
business:
we are each other’s
magnitude and bond.” – Gwendolyn Brooks, an excerpt from “Paul Robeson”
Mental Health Resources:
If you are considering suicide or are in emotional distress, consider using the National Suicide Lifeline: Dial 988 or 1-800-784-2433
talkspace.com: Talkspace users have access to licensed therapists through the website or mobile app on iOS and Android.
betterhelp.com: BetterHelp is a mental health platform that provides direct online counseling and therapy services via web or phone text communication.