For generations, many of us in the Black community have been taught to stay silent about our pain. We’ve heard phrases like “What happens in this house stays in this house” or “Just pray about it.” These messages were often meant to protect and keep the family strong, to shield us from judgment, or to survive in a world that hasn’t always offered understanding or safety. But over time, that silence has become heavy. It can keep us from naming our struggles, asking for help, or believing that therapy is even an option. When pain goes unnamed, it doesn’t disappear; it lingers, quietly shaping how we love, parent, and show up in the world.
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