Happy World Mental Health Day! Whew! This day means so much to me for so many different reasons. Four years ago I had quite possibly my worst struggle with depression....until I lost my grandmother this year. That is a sadness that I still struggle with today that I wish upon no person . I felt myself dwindling away again, I was losing myself to something that had taken over before. Thankfully I’d been in therapy and my family was sooooo supportive. I was able to use the things I’d learned from my therapist and pull myself back to a good place, while still grieving in a healthy way. Mental health conversations are so taboo in our community but they are necessary and I’m so grateful to the family and friends that listened to my conversations and responded with love and kindness. Thank you to my friends that checked on me daily and encouraged me. Today is a reminder of survival and pushing through for me and so many others. 💚💚💚 • • • • • • • #hazelluve #worldmentalhealthday #selfcarefirst #selfcarethread #blackgirlswhoblog #womensupportingwomen