how has your mental health been during the riots and protests?

 

one of my home vixens,
fancy,
called me in tears this morning.
she is feeling angry,
distressed,
stressed,
depressed,
and confused.
her feelings are valid especially during times like this.
even tho are seeing black folks fighting on the front lines,
for many,
mental health issues have been popping up.
no one is really fonting about it,
but we will

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i don’t want to live; i don’t want to die (jump by kofi siriboe)

i admire those who can live beyond their minds.
the ones who aren’t shackled in the dungeons within it depths.
your mind will really play tricks on you.
it’ll have you feeling like you don’t belong and shouldn’t exist.
sometimes,
it’ll replay past traumas that can cripple you.
i’ve been there and still there.
some days are better than others.
it can be a real struggle to find my worth.
this is one of the reasons i’m so glad mental health is being talked about.
in the black community,
it is often swept underneath the rug.
we’re told most white people are supposed to be weaker mentally,
as they tend to kill themselves due to their own mental illnesses,
but survey says that’s a whole lie as of late.
kofi siriboe,
who is one of the stars in own’s “queen sugar”,
and the epitome of fine af,

released a short film he wrote and produced about mental health.
it’s called “jump” and i wanted to show it to the foxhole…

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michelle williams decided to run for shelter during her storm

we’ve all made jokes about michelle williams from destiny’s child.
from her falling during performances,
or simply not being able to keep up with beyonce and kelly,
she has been the butt of many jokes.
hell,
anyone who wasn’t b in that group was the butt of jokes.
i use to say she must be super strong because folk use to go in.
hell,
i use go in.
over the years,
michelle has been pretty vocal about her struggles with depression.
yesterday,
she posted on her ig that she seeking help for her mental health issues…

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Social Media Is Starting To F*ck Our Brains Out

i’m really starting to think that social media will drive us all crazy.

ig
snapchat
facebook
twitter

(insert one i missed here)

for someone with mental illness,
even as basic as depression,
social media is one of the worst things you can be addicted to.
time magazine broke down the number one worst social media for mental health.
this is the main culprit for your craziness…
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Snow Bunny Beef: Katy Perry vs Britney Spears?

did not know katy perry and britney spears had beef.
i always thought britney got along good with everyone.
everyone i know that has met her has said she is really sweet.
katy,
who has the same “poppy” persona,
should be more welcoming.
last night at the grammys,
katy said this on the e! red carpet that forests picked up as shade:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP576vrQurE

…which caused the trending “#katyperryisover” hashtag.
well britney allegedly returned the shade on her twitter with this…
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The Orange Gym Pants That’s Preaching That Good Word

voice-messagea foxholer sent me a very inspiring video tonight.
it was from a wolf,
in the gym,
spitting facts about mental health and negative thinking.
well i think that’s what he was saying.
the only issue i’m having with this video…
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