“Just because you can keep going doesn’t mean you should”

Have you ever driven over a pothole and felt the impact in the depths of your soul? It may take the wind out of you for a few seconds, but the car is still moving so you keep on going. Every day you journey on the road, dipping and weaving some potholes, and some, well, they get you and knock the wind out of you again, but the car keeps going. 

Eventually, that wear and tear on your car causes some concerns. Things don’t feel right, and while the car is still moving, you know it’s not in the best of shape. So you bring it to the mechanic to get checked out, so you don’t break down on the road.

This is the experience that many underrepresented communities face today. The potholes are the challenging experiences we face every day. Some of them are small, some you dodge, and some knock the wind out of you. And while you can keep pushing, it starts to wear on you time after time. 

Start Here:
1. Where are you going to get checked out when the potholes of life starts to cause a mental impact?

2. How are you going to keep going if you ignore the signs that something is not right?

3. I just want you to know that you might not be able to fix the potholes because the truth is, we often don’t cause them. But until they are fixed, who is helping to ensure you keep going? 

I want to see all of us on the road in mint condition; don’t be afraid to seek help. We can help!

-Jhanelle Peters