Real Talk
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Emotional Freedom

Here is where I unpack life. The messy, the healing moments of clarity, and back. I like to call it a rollercoaster ride, we call life, that we are all trying to make sense of, as I have experienced emotional ups and downs and back and forths. So welcome to my internet diary. I am Brooklyn, a Navy veteran. Over the years, I have struggled with mental health issues and had to learn to cope and to set boundaries. I discovered my purpose in life in helping others. Through my spiritual journey, I became closer to God. My journey is a testament to growth and learning, and I hope it brings you hope and encouragement.

I created this space with a clear purpose: to share my truth without shame. It will involve the healing, the heavy, and some occasional laughs and rants about my random moments and TV rants. So, welcome. I hope this provides you with a mirror to reflect, brings you joy, and lets you know you are not alone. -Brooklyn.

What’s speaking to my spirit- Oftentimes, we hear something that stops us in our tracks. It could be words of wisdom from a loved one, a pastor, or watching our favorite show. Sometimes it doesn’t matter who it came from. What matters is the impact it had on you—the message you took from it.

If you know me, you know one of my favorite pastimes is watching my stories…

Things were different when I was growing up in the black community; you weren’t encouraged to talk about or seek mental health services. Oftentimes, we were told to take our problems to God and he will “make a way,” or hey, I know some of you remember the moment, when you told your parents you felt depressed and they said “Depressed? Go depress those dishes.”

As I got older and sought out counseling, I separated the two. Counseling and on the left, and God on the right; maybe it was guilt, or shame, or the stigma, or all three – I do not know. However, the closer I got to Christ, the more I realized I did not have to.

I did not have to choose between them, because both will play a vital role in my mental wellness and my journey towards healing. I could embrace both without shame, guilt, or stigma. -Brooklyn