“After receiving my diagnosis in 2019, I wasn’t quite sure what the next steps were. Although my doctor at the time was prepared to offer me a variety of interventions, I still felt like I was on shaky ground,” shared, who is a DEI and decolonial consultant. “I decided to utilize talk therapy to treat my generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and depression.” Reed echoed the same sentiments as Bowman when it comes to the importance of community.
Business owners, especially solopreneurs may be more reticent or hesitant when it comes to asking for and seeking out help. Rae suggests to Black women business owners, “Accepting that you may need additional support is a strength, not a weakness...don't be afraid to seek help. As Black women, we think we must be strong to survive while simultaneously navigating the weight of the ‘strong Black woman’ trope.
, or leaning on your own support system. Getting support and loved on in different ways revitalizes your mental health.”