My Blessing & curse

I know most people are wondering what my secret could possibly be. Well , I'm happy to be in a place where I can confidently & comfortably share this information with others. In 2010, I was diagnosed with severe depression , bipolar and anxiety disorder. 
I'm proud of myself for how I've managed my illness thus far. In the past few years,since the onset of this terrible mental disorders, I have somehow risen to the occasion and been able to manage this with the grace I never thought I had. Every single day is a challenge and I'm guessing I'm the best person for this job otherwise I wouldn't have it. Given my African background, I observed early on that the concept of "mental health" didn't resonate equally among cultures despite a need. How individuals are brought up among stigma can make them loathe admitting emotional struggles to a physician or rather a 'complete stranger'. My interest in Psychiatry stems mainly from such experiences and I hope to learn how a physician's cultural awareness may better aid a patient resistant to receive adequate mental healthcare. 
I love that I am beginning to master self-reflection - I love to analyze situations and think about what I learned or how I could better handle situations. I love that my friends and family feel comfortable giving me feedback & support when need be. The tougher the message - the better the lesson. Bring it on. Love opportunities to become a better person. I love the person I have become because I fought literally and figuratively to become her ❤️🙌



We must begin to practice a culture of TRUTH. A culture that speaks to our pain as much as our power. A culture that creates spaces for us to safely unload our problems. A culture that welcomes and embraces the truth about how beautiful, loved and valued we are. And most importantly, a culture of truth that affirms our full humanity.

Because, in the end, it is often the truth we don't share that will be the most harmful.

Link to video of my interview above 👆👆👆

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