Self- Slaying 2.0
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Self- Slaying 2.0

Many things can drive us to do lots of unthinkable things and the state of the world right now is not the healthiest for much , least to say the mental health of Black people. In this continuation of Dr. Kamesha Spates' session on Suicide in Black communities, we are further educated on this grim subject to equip us with knowledge which we should implement. Lasts forever and even this madness going on too, shall pass! AMANDLA!!! Music by: Ladysmith Black Mambazo- Go well and peace be with you, Bob Marley - Crazy baldheads

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Trauma Much…OUCH!
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Trauma Much…OUCH!

When the world seems like it is crushing you and unexpectedly unpleasant things seem to occur, our bodies and mind WILL react in ways to keep us alive sometimes to the detriment of self. However we need to always remember that we are NOT our situations and everything that has a beginning has an end. Image by: Markusspiske

Music: Janelle Monae: I like that, Erykah Badu : Otherside of the game (I do not own the rights to the music used)

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Heebie Jeebies (Anxiety 101)
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Heebie Jeebies (Anxiety 101)

Anxiety! the fear of the unknown. A sensation that creeps up and can become so strong it own and dominates the body. Where the h*ll does it come from and why does it have so much power. The best remedy to anything in life is to first identify what needs remedying.

photo credit: Ian Espinosa

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