On any given day, stress leaves many of us feeling broken and tattered. For many black Americans, even more so. In today’s current climate, trying to deal with everything that’s swirling around is a tremendous burden to bear. While many are handling it okay, there may be some who aren’t holding up so well. I’m not a doctor, a psychologist, a psychoanalyst, a therapist or any other type of medical doctor or counselor. But I do know pain and stress and hurt and agony.

I offer this episode for those who are trying to grapple with the stress that comes with trying to cope with racism. It isn’t much, but perhaps somewhere within these words, you’ll find a tiny kernel of comfort that can help you deal with what you’re going through.

This is a special episode of “Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!” If anything that you hear resonates with you and you’re struggling with stress or suffering, please, reach out to someone. Talk to someone. Don’t suffer in silence. Always remember: you are not alone.

Thank you for listening.

Sources

DeAngelis, T. (2009, February) Unmasking Racial Micro Aggressions. American Psychological Association. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/monitor/2009/02/microaggression

Graham-LoPresti, J.R., Abdullah, T., Calloway, A., West, L.M. (2016, August 2) The Link Between Experiences of Racism and Stress and Anxiety for Black Americans: A Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Coping Approach. Anxiety.Org. Retrieved from https://www.anxiety.org/black-americans-how-to-cope-with-anxiety-and-racism

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