Everyone’s mental health journey is unique to their history, personality, and access to support. But as divergent as our paths might seem, no one ever truly walks alone.

Erica and India combine full transparency with softness in this intimate look at their personal relationships with trauma and healing. They share the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of their experiences with anyone struggling to express complex feelings.  

CONTENT DISCLOSURE: This conversation covers physical, mental, and sexual trauma, including sexual violence and its aftermath. Please take care of yourself with this material. Neither Erica Courdae nor India Jackson is a mental health professional. Their insights are provided for conversational purposes only and not meant to diagnose or treat physical and/or mental health issues.

In this discussion:

• Language to support individual narratives around mental health, especially for Black and Brown folks
• Examples of physical and emotional responses to “big T” traumas
• Effects of generational trauma
• Honoring rest and recovery as part of the healing process
• Self-directed education on topics related to mental wellbeing
• Numbing and what happens in the absence of access to such activities
• Experimenting with healing modalities and personal practices
• The right vs the privilege to seek support and pay that forward

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Cause and effect take on a whole new meaning within Pause On The Play The Community. Here, Erica and India guide members through the process of picking a cause to support. Members can positively impact their chosen cause - say, mental health - via activities that support its purpose and visibility. Spark honest, transparent, and vulnerable conversations about healing with fellow community members at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community.

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