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A Beginner’s Guide To Checking On Your Strong Friend
Ever wonder how your strong friend is keeping it together when there is so much going on? Despite how tough things appear to be, they continue to be there for others. They’re optimistic. They bring smiles to everyone else’s face when they’re around. They know all the right things to say to help others feel better. You know your strong friend has their own battles, but you’re not exactly sure how to approach being there for them.
A Black Man’s Guide To Therapy . . . Just Do It
I should have begun therapy long before I ever did, but I grew up with the misguided belief it meant I was weak and couldn’t handle the rollercoaster of this life like a man should be able to. I was foolish. With the amount of weight I carried, there’s no wonder I eventually fell apart the way I did.
How To Save Yourself From Suffering
Every time it has ever felt like I didn’t have anything left, I fought with everything to prove otherwise. I have enough experience to know the power that lies within. I said to myself, I wish I had all of the answers to each of these tests. God quickly responded and said, “You do.”
Don’t Wait To Plant The Seeds
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time to plant one is right now.”
I have been sitting with this quote for the past week now, because it speaks to the growth process and the importance of this moment. We can spend a lot of time worrying about what we failed to do yesterday, but often need to remind ourselves of how much power exists in being present.
I Prayed About It
The pain of wishing I was able to do more for everyone hasn’t gone away. I’ve just grown accustomed to the idea that this is the way things are — at least for now.
You Cannot Run Anymore. It’s Time To Answer The Call…
One promise I made to myself is to continue learning and this year has been full of lessons. At the top of the list is . . . life comes at you fast. I stumbled upon a masterclass in resilience and I continue to gain more insight on the topic every day. Although I cannot go as far as saying the lessons have been fun, it is abundantly clear to me the experiences serve a greater purpose. I have been unknowingly preparing for this moment my entire life.
Don’t Let The Pain Win
I woke up from the same nightmare I have been having for 2 years. My heart was beating rapidly and the darkness of the room covered all of the space around me. As much as I’d like to convince myself otherwise, there might not be such a thing as being completely healed. At least those are the cards I have been dealt.
I had no idea what depression and anxiety truly looked like until the events in my life brought a level of chaos to my doorsteps that was impossible to outrun. It felt abnormal. How could it happen? I worked on myself to prepare for the pain, but the beast was much larger than I anticipated.
Own The Room
I’ve had a lot of people believe in me for many different reasons. In my mind, I’ve disappointed a lot of them too. While I’ve had to learn to live with that, I have gotten more comfortable with the idea that I do not have to be perfect.
I Lost My Brothers Then Lost Myself. Where Do We Go From Here?
Losing my brothers broke my heart. I did my best to hold it together, but things never seemed to slow down for me. They still haven’t. The proverbial advice one would share here is that sometimes things have to fall apart in order for you to rebuild them to how they are supposed to be. From where I stand, it is the only explanation I can provide for the last few years of my life. There’s no solace there. It’s just life or the things that are left of the life I planned for.