Racial trauma is very Real! Much of what we are experiencing is tied to a larger context of intergenerational trauma which is a trauma that has been passed on through generations stemming from slavery, Jim Crow Laws, etc. This trauma is in our bodies and our psyches. It's painful, but to look away is to deny it's existence and it's very pervasive and burdensome! We must continue to pray, fight, and rise in this moment. In the words of the late Maya Angelou: "Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I Rise, I Rise, I Rise!" Please check on your people, even if you do not understand what's happening. A compassionate heart and having a ear to hear instead of judge can be very encouraging. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com to hear ways to navigate this tumultuous time in our nation.