The Smile That Hides the Pain – Why So Many Black Women Mask Their Mental Health Crises | MINISODE

Hey lady! You know we love a mental health check-in, so we want you to answer one simple question for us…are you good?

We mean that for real, are you good? Are you ok?

How are you? Ok, that was three questions but you get the gist.

This week, Dr. Dom and Terri stop by to holler at the strong Black women in our community to let them know that we see you.

We see you getting up each day and giving it your all even if on the inside it is a struggle. This week they invite you to place the mask to the side and look in the mirror and assess how you are feeling and how you are doing.

You can lay the armor down and tend to the parts of yourself that are tender without judgment. Doing so can help you avert full on meltdown or burnout because truthfully lady, ain’t nobody got time for that.

So do yourself a favor, give yourself a hug or take a nap and allow yourself to validate your own humanity with self-compassion. As always, we have a community of like-hearted women who will welcome you with open arms.

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