Suicidal thoughts don’t happen in a vacuum—they are shaped by trauma, oppression, and the relentless demand to endure without rest. In Black and Brown communities, silence around this pain is often mistaken for protection, but true prevention begins with connection and being seen in our full humanity. Naming the truth, co-creating crisis plans, and holding space without judgment are radical acts of care—and powerful resistance against a world that isolates us.

Black women are often denied the emotional freedom to express anger without judgment. This article explores how the “Angry Black Woman” stereotype harms mental health, relationships, and self-advocacy—especially as seen in Love Island USA Season 7. With insight from psychological research and a licensed therapist’s lens, we examine the emotional policing of Black women in media and real life. Learn why anger is not only valid but vital to healing, boundary-setting, and emotional liberation.

Many Black families carry invisible wounds around fatherhood—wounds shaped not only by absence, but by silence, emotional distance, and generations of survival. This piece explores how those father wounds form, why they persist, and what healing can look like when we name what hurt us.

Discover how embracing vulnerability can transform your life and deepen your connections. Learn practical tips and read about my personal journey of finding strength in being open and honest.