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[djdt3]

World Mental Health Day 2020 

Did you know? About World Mental Health Day.  

It’s a day to focus on mental wellness and combat stigma against mental health issues.

World Mental Health Day   Usually, observed each year on October 10th.  It’s an opportunity to bring to light the importance of mental well-being, and to draw attention to mental health issues around the world. It was first observed in 1992 and has since become a significant opportunity for individuals to openly discuss their mental health and challenges they face, as well as a chance for professionals in the mental health field to talk about their work and what needs to be done to make mental health needs attainable for people around the world.  

  What about You? -Stank Nation 

What steps have you taken to manage your mental health this year? 

Have you found things that consistently help stabilize your mental and emotional well-being? If so, what are they? 

About me.

My mental health like most has been a roller coaster this year...Love, loss, hate, mistakes, depression, and happiness. I struggle; mentally as an artist, mother, woman, and human to say the least. Most of you have seen my mental health journey through my art and videos. It is often enough, but not all the time. I thank you all for hanging in there with me through this journey. The art below represents my mental health the best of brief description that I could depict, lol. - (especially on short notice)  

If you would like to know more about black mental health or need help, I’ve attached a few links below;                                                   - love DjDt3 BMHA: Black Mental Health Alliance https://blackmentalhealth.com/ NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Black-African-American MMHLA: Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance https://www.mmhla.org/ 

Disclaimer; This journal and any associated material are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Any references to people and/or places mentioned above have been changed to protect their identity and to ensure their privacy. 

 #withme #MentalHealthDay2020 #BlackmentalHealth #Chalet #DjDt3 #BLM #Art #BlackArtists #BlackHealth #WomensHealth #MHD #Love #Understanding #mentalhelp #blacktober #inktober2020 #mentalhealthawareness #blacklivesmatter #share

[rahmercy]

We NEED a day where we can have peace of mind!

#BLACKLIVESMATTER #blackjoy #blackboyjoy #blackgirl #blackunity #blackgirljoy #blacklove #blackman #blacklovematters #blackpeople #blackhealth #blackmoms #blackdads #blackhealthmatters #blackwoman #blackmen #blackwomen

[blacksconverge]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Business is Flourishing 💰 :: With everything that's going on, it's amazing to see the resilience of our people! :: We are literally being given baskets to carry water, and although some of us falter, we continue to pass the tests. :: Keep striving, keep flourishing, keep doing your best, and when your basket gets a little empty lean on your brother, lean on your sister and let's continue to make it through together. :: If there was ever a time we need each other, it's now! :: Let's continue to go the extra mile to support each other's businesses and look out for each other in all circumstances - first. #B1 :: #UntilFreedom let's continue to: SUPPORT EACH OTHER HEAL BUYBLACK 🛒 ======= www.blackconvergence.com ======= #SupportBlackBusinesses #BlackBusinessesMatter #LetTheHealingBegin #BlackHealingMatters #ShrinkRacialWealthGap #BlackWomenMatter #BlackMenMatter #BlackWealthMatters #BlackDollarsMatter #BlackMoneyMatters #BlackLivesMatter #BlackEmpowerment #BlackEconomicEmpowerment #BlackEconomicEmpowermentMatters #BlackOwnedBusiness #BlackWallStreet #BlackPower #BuyBlack #BlacksConverge (at Long Island, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFstkdkHRZ6/?igshid=1pz43c4xytcfu

[ladyspeechsankofa]

I pulled this #Affirmations from my #AffirmationBox last week. They been sitting on my ancestors altar giving me and my ancestors LIFE! I’m choosing new affirmations to meditate on on place on my Altar for the next week and wanted to share these with you...Because I love you that why. #NoteToSelf and anyone else who needs it.... I affirm that I am enough just as I am, now an always. I affirm I am #BlackExcellence I affirm My Body Is Love. MyBody Accepts love. My body gives love. #BlackLove I affirm that I am a priority in my life. I affirm that my healing matters. #LadySpeech #LadySpeechSankofa #SpiritualGangsta #SoldierOfLove #MotivationalCoach #priorities #Healing #BlackHealingMatters #WiseWords #Affirmation #BlackAndWhite https://www.instagram.com/p/BpNNuvZjzJ2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dvt74aky6nyc

[honeyistheknife]

Roses are red Violets are blue Here’s a short poem From me to you: Today & always I wish you peace pleasure and power • #selfhelpbooksforwomen #essaycollection #divinefemininehealing #blackwomencreatives #blackhealingmatters #selfcelebration #divinefemininepower #selfcompassionjourney #findmywritingcommunity #writingbooks #nonfictionbook #blacktwomanauthors #pleasureactivism #blackwomenmagic #hannaheko #honeyistheknife • (at Downtown Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ-wEmxFe5y/?utm_medium=tumblr

[honeyistheknife]

Some of us hide behind our Collective Wound. We are obsessed about Them. We can yell about systemic this and capitalism that and Racism and misogyny and Solidarity… But ask us how it felt when our dad ignored us for years Ask us how it felt when our ex cheated And we are Silent. Some of us hide behind our Personal Wound. We are obsessed with Self. We can go on (and on) about inner child healing and Mother Wounds and trauma but Ask us why we don’t want to go to certain neighborhoods Ask us why we skip conversations about race, gender, or sex And we are Quiet. You can’t talk about one wound without the other. And many teachers, gurus, coaches, and even therapists only speak to one type of wound. And this stunts our growth, big time. If you want to live with more intention and love If you want to write with more truth and depth Then you gotta know and feel both. Be mindful of teachers who can only speak about one type of wound. If they are denial about a certain wound, they are denial in other places too… You are allowed to equally be angry and saddened by the real people who hurt you AND Be angry and saddened by the political and social systems which created them. May you hold compassion and tenderness towards the forces big and small which make up your Collective and Personal Wound. You (We) deserve to heal on all levels. 💜 I help humans transform their wounds into their teacher. See the link in my bio to learn more… ✌🏿💕💋 • #selfhelpbooksforwomen #essaycollection #divinefemininehealing #blackwomenhealing #blackhealingmatters #selfcelebration #divinefemininepower #divinefemininespeaks #selfcompassionjourney #hannaheko #honeyistheknife (at Falcone, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZXVGafPRuf/?utm_medium=tumblr

[honeyistheknife]

Common lore has it that “women” are supposed to be Skinny Weak Nice And basically that when “women” aren’t these things—when they’re big, assertive, and actually have something like boundaries the world doesn’t like them. And doesn’t think they should be wives or be treated with human decency 🙁 I think it’s a little (lol—a lot) different for Black Women. In addition to all the “skinny-nice-weak” BS, we’re*also* supposed to be Strong (AKA invulnerable to pain AKA Sapphire) Asexually self-sacrificing ultra mommy to all (AKA super codependent AKA Mammy) Sexually available always and forever (AKA never seen as innocent AKA Jezebel) So, if you’re a Black Woman you’re supposed to be Skinny Momma Weak Warrior Queen Nymphomaniac Nice Girl ALL at the same damn time! 😱 No wonder Beyonce has to work so hard. What a doozy. 🙃 I present this small sociology lesson to show you how absolutely insane the dance we are asked to do is. You’re not a failure for being unable to live up to absolute ridiculousness. You’re a human. So: please continue to accept those rebel, unruly parts of yourself. Focus on what makes your heart and soul feel good. Breathe and surround yourself with people who love you as you. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to rest. Before I say peace: I’m Hannah Eko. I’m a developmental editor and a coach for writers. I help people on and off the page. One way I do this is by my deep pro-human, anti-racist expertise where I help my clients release the superbly heavy & perfectionist aspects of inner racism. I’m a certified anti-racist dialogue facilitator and yoga teacher. 🧘🏿‍♀️ 💜 And I spent over a decade in the world of anti-racism & I know how deeply embedded this sh*t can be. You’re not alone and you’re not crazy. If you want to learn more about what I offer, see the link in my bio. And now: ✌🏿 • #selfhelpbooksforwomen #essaycollection #hannaheko #blackwomencreatives #blackhealingmatters #selfcelebration #divinefemininepower #divinefemininespeaks #honeyistheknife #writingbooks #nonfictionbook #blacktwomanauthors #pleasureactivism #blackwomenmagic (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZPIZ_hlKov/?utm_medium=tumblr

[honeyistheknife]

“How would you have sex if you didn’t give a f*ck how your belly looked?” Most women live from the outside in. Our life is an eternal third person narrative. We are constantly worried about how cute we look, how others value us. Even & especially during moments of deep intimacy. We are brainwashed by billion dollar industries to believe that how we look is the most important part of our existence. And this orientation affects everything. how we write, teach, go to work, partner, dress, speak… And so, when someone asks us what WE want, we honestly have zero idea. We’ve been so conditioned to focus on what everyone wants and needs that to focus inside feels Weird Selfish Wrong My life has been a continuous labyrinth of coming back to my own desires. Little by little. Day by day. Sometimes I literally have to pause and write it down: “Hannah, what do you want?” And I acknowledge what I write. Even if it’s “too big” Even if it’s “too out there” Even if it’s “too many people will think I’m absolutely crazy” How would you Write Mother Dress Work If your eyes and your desire were the center? If your life was lived in first person? If you released the worry of being pretty and acceptable? What wild and holy things would come from you? Writers & artists are divine channels of eclectic truth. If you desire deeper connection to the wild & honest parts of who you are, see the link in my bio to find out more about my developmental editing and 1:1 coaching services. (Also when you can, let that belly breathe. 😉) 💋 • • • #selfhelpbooksforwomen #essaycollection #divinefemininehealing #blackwomencreatives #blackhealingmatters #selfcelebration #honeyistheknife #divinefemininespeaks #selfcompassionjourney #findmywritingcommunity #writingbooks #nonfictionbook #hannaheko (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZKZJvyplKf/?utm_medium=tumblr