We cannot set aside our emotions and our mental health. Carrying the burden of ignorance and racism has far-reaching impacts in our communities of color and we cannot ignore that.
We can’t address one without the other.
It is mentally and physically exhausting dealing with injustices — whether it's microaggressions, racism or bigotry.
The pressure that children of immigrants face is high, and the mental health support is low.
"Who am I?" This is a question I silently ask myself right before I meditate each day.
I felt lost, isolated, lonely, and worthless.
What happens when high-expectations meets the failure to live up to them?