Some Advice for People of Color Who Struggle With Severe Mental Illness

Eze Ihenetu
Nov 4 · 9 min read

I took a peek at the circular clock face that hung just above the south facing doors. It was about two minutes before the prescribed starting time — two o’clock — and I was about ready to start facilitating the class. Employees were still trickling into the conference room through the double wooden doors. Some were apologizing for arriving a hair’s breath before the…

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Eze Ihenetu

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I am a teacher, essay writer, survivor, foodie, and politically obsessed progressive. ep2ihenetu@gmail.com

Invisible Illness

We don't talk enough about mental health.

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