It’s been a hard news week for us Black folk & we have many emotions coming up that are being invalidated by our yt peers.
Your mental health is important now more than ever, so please consider doing the following:
(A THREAD)
Your mental health is important now more than ever, so please consider doing the following:
(A THREAD)

If you’d like to share your thoughts and feelings in a safe, Black space, please consider checking out r/BlackMentalHealth’s latest Reddit thread and share there. https://www.reddit.com/r/BlackMentalHealth/comments/gs1wso/venting_thread_how_are_yall_feeling_its_been_a/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Do some self-care and do it mindfully: Take a bath, take a nap, do yoga, go for a walk outside, eat a sensible portion of your favorite food mindfully, listen to your favorite music that makes you smile, watch a movie or tv show that makes you laugh or smile, etc.
Share this blog with your white friends, leave it pinned to your social profile, or post it in your Instagram/Facebook stories and stay off social media for a bit. https://link.medium.com/UGrrK3KuJ6
Remind yourself that it’s not your responsibility to educate non-Black folk about racial inequality and injustice in America. Feel free to send yt or other non-black friends the aforementioned blog post.
Be gentle with yourself.
Tell yourself that you’re doing the best you can.
Rest is the new rebellion.
Tell yourself that you’re doing the best you can.
Rest is the new rebellion.
Please consider reaching out to a therapist. @BLHFoundation is offering free therapy for Black and Brown folx. All of the therapists are culturally competent. You can sign up here: https://borislhensonfoundation.org/covid-19-free-virtual-therapy-support-campaign/
Check out these Black Lives Matter meditations https://twitter.com/DepressedWBlack/status/1266083696983052294?s=19