Very sad to learn that my man Chris Lighty, music industry legend, has passed. Depression. Suicide. Sending much love to his wife, his children, and everyone he touched in the music industry. Life in the music and entertainment industry can be VERY hard and it will literally drive you insane if you let it.
Silence is definitely a killer. Many people are afraid to vocalize their pain. They hold it all in. That will drive you insane. Pray for everyone out here because you never know what people are really going through. Even when they say they're OK, they may not be. PRAY!!
If you're dealing with depression, please don't feel that you're weak for wanting to talk to someone. It's a sickness and can be treated. I've dealt with it in the past and it's not easy. I've seriously contemplated suicide, been on medication, and been hospitalized for it. I'm glad that I'm FAR removed from it now. No more suicidal thoughts, no more medication. I've learned to cope with many of the things I used to not be able to cope with. I'm being VERY transparent here because someone that needs help may read this. You are NOT alone.
Depression is a sickness that most people don't take serious. Especially in our community, Therapy is often frowned upon when its needed most. DO NOT let people deter you from getting help. Phyllis Hyman, Dorothy Dandridge, Don Cornelius...the list goes on.
Black Men have it especially hard because we're taught that we're supposed to be strong all the time. That is not true. We become weak and fall too. We just have to learn to to get back up and continue pushing forward. Don't be quiet because you're afraid of someone judging you. Get the help you need and continue to LIVE!!
Be kind to people. Pray for people. Love people.
~B
Silence is definitely a killer. Many people are afraid to vocalize their pain. They hold it all in. That will drive you insane. Pray for everyone out here because you never know what people are really going through. Even when they say they're OK, they may not be. PRAY!!
If you're dealing with depression, please don't feel that you're weak for wanting to talk to someone. It's a sickness and can be treated. I've dealt with it in the past and it's not easy. I've seriously contemplated suicide, been on medication, and been hospitalized for it. I'm glad that I'm FAR removed from it now. No more suicidal thoughts, no more medication. I've learned to cope with many of the things I used to not be able to cope with. I'm being VERY transparent here because someone that needs help may read this. You are NOT alone.
Depression is a sickness that most people don't take serious. Especially in our community, Therapy is often frowned upon when its needed most. DO NOT let people deter you from getting help. Phyllis Hyman, Dorothy Dandridge, Don Cornelius...the list goes on.
Black Men have it especially hard because we're taught that we're supposed to be strong all the time. That is not true. We become weak and fall too. We just have to learn to to get back up and continue pushing forward. Don't be quiet because you're afraid of someone judging you. Get the help you need and continue to LIVE!!
Be kind to people. Pray for people. Love people.
~B