Just a Moment with Mila

You can learn a lot from people who don't believe in the same thing(s) you do. Differences make the world go 'round and we have to accept the fact that we aren't all the same. Let's talk about it.

Continuing on with the conversation surrounding mental health in the Black community, today's discussion is on why we don't talk about mental health to begin with and how to cope with it when we're faced with it.

By Request! This is a special episode of JAMWM dedicated to Valentine's Day. This is for both the lovers and those of us who are waiting for our turn.

In lieu of the recent suicides of Cheslie Kryst and Ian Alexander, Jr., it's more important now than ever to start (or continue) talking about mental health in the Black community. Let's do our best to have that conversation now. Let's talk about it.

Who's to say you can't be someone else's umbrella just because it's storming in your life? You never know how helping someone else during your own trial can bless you as well! Let's talk about it.

You miss 100% of the shots you don't shoot. What's the worst that can happen when you go for what you want? Someone telling you 'no'? So what? That's not the end of your journey. Let's discuss.

You can't control what other people say, do, or think when it comes to you. Everyone has opinions, whether they are good, bad or indifferent. Since you can't control their actions, the only thing you can do is control yours. Let's talk about it. Plus: a special "thank you" and a call to action.

There's a quote that says "speak what you seek until you see what you've said". No matter who says what about your dreams, wants, and desires, don't ever stop going after the life that you want. Let's talk about it!

We often find ourselves in a constant battle between what we KNOW and what we FEEL. In this first episode of season 2, let's talk about the difference between the two and which one you should trust more.

2021 is coming to a close, as is the first year of JAMWM. As a 'thank you', I leave you with this one final nugget to take it with you wherever you go. I'll see in 2022!