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Straight Up NOT Having A Good Time...
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Sometimes the weight of the world becomes too heavy, and we struggle to find even one thing that brings us joy. That's exactly where I found myself this week, sitting in front of my microphone for over an hour, unable to identify a single moment that made me truly happy.
This raw, unfiltered conversation explores what happens when our mental health takes a hit from the constant barrage of disturbing news and political developments. From impending international conflicts to the erosion of reproductive rights, 2025 has become a brutal landscape to navigate emotionally, and I'm not afraid to admit I'm struggling.
The case of Adriana Smith reveals the truly dystopian reality we're facing. This Black woman in Georgia was declared brain dead in February, yet her body was kept on life support against her family's wishes because she was nine weeks pregnant. The hospital essentially turned her into an incubator, citing abortion bans as justification, despite lawmakers clarifying this wouldn't constitute abortion. When medical institutions are willing to use a deceased woman's body this way, what does that tell us about the value placed on women's autonomy and humanity?
For those feeling overwhelmed by constant historical events - from 9/11 to recessions, political upheaval, pandemic, and now potentially war - you're not alone. We're an entire generation coping through humor while trying to process trauma in real-time. But sometimes we need to acknowledge our struggles instead of pretending everything's fine. Bad bitches have bad days too, as Megan so perfectly put it.
If you're feeling the heaviness of these times, I encourage you to be selfish with your energy and wellbeing. Especially for Black women who have historically been expected to sacrifice for everyone else - it's time to put ourselves first. The love and care we give to others must be directed inward because at the end of the day, the only person who will ensure you're okay is you.
Chapters
1. Intro and Mental Health Check-in (00:00:00)
2. Not Having A Good Time (00:00:16)
3. My Top War Draft Picks (00:06:32)
4. Mental Health Check-In (00:13:17)
5. Adriana Smith: Reproductive Rights Crisis (00:16:42)
6. Protecting Yourself in Dystopian Times (00:29:22)
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