Black people don't do therapy

Black people don't do therapy
You'll be seen As a failure
They say we don't share out business with 'strangers'
But those 'strangers' are usually their children's saviours
They are like a safe place
Something their parents never gave them
A safe haven

See what these black parents don't realise
That if they don't start paying attention
To their children
They'll lose them forever
All because to them white validation
Is better than keeping their family together

Apparently they would rather give up their child to suicide
Than give up their pride
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Rodrigues Avatar
June 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Well, I don’t know, but this is interesting pondering. ALL people need to pay attention. Our generations are counting on us!
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