Depression is different for black girls. We’re told from a young age that we don’t matter as much as others. I remember my teacher telling me I must be cheating on my work because id continuously score higher than most kids in school. I remember constantly being ranked last on “whos prettiest” lists. Me and other little black girls.
My mental health has been in a constant state of freefall. Doctors thinking i feel less pain than others. People thinking Im so strong…when im weak. Ive BEEN weak. And today, im not sure how ive made it this far. All I know is that it must […]