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Uncomfortable Conversation Starter: Ending the Mental Health Stigma
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I really wanted to dive a little bit deeper with my friend the Uncomfortable Conversation Starter, Torre (Tor for short!) White. She is the founder of Simpleetor, the author of The Art of Being Self-ish: Discovering Understanding and Accepting Yourself, and a licensed Recovery & Life Coach. In this episode, we are opening up a bit more about Postpartum Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and how navigating depression as a Black Woman and surviving suicide led her to the creation of her book and business. Her mission is to normalize the conversation surrounding mental health in BIPOC Communities.
From Tor:
"My purpose is to be the voice echoing to those whose pain is overshadowed by societal "norms." Too often we are told to be silent through our struggles, tough it out through our tears, and just plain "suck it up." However, I can tell you first hand this is not a healthy approach to living a full and happy life. It is okay to get help. It is okay to scream. It is okay to cry. We all have feelings for a reason, and you are reacting to a trigger for that very reason. Acknowledge it and get the help you need. Love and understand yourself enough not to be your own worst enemy. Mental health awareness is a necessity. This is why I advocate for it. You never know who else is suffering from depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts."
You can learn more about Tor White and her story here:
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https://www.simpleetor.com/post/self-care-freebie
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