.JD and Suzy sit down with Joshua Cruz to talk about removing the stigma of mental health. Joshua is a queer man of color who is unafraid to dance to the beat of his ownd drum and lip-sync to his favorite songs. Pulling from his own life experiences and using the skills and tools he’s acquired Joshua coaches queer men of color to help reignite self worth and build meaningful relationships as a mental health advocate.

What You Will Hear:

Josh’s identity in his youth.

Josh losing his mother at a young age.

Abuse, shame, pain and the aftermath.

Representation and identity.

Finding the right therapist.

Being honest with yourself.

Identifying as queer.

Reciprocity and healing.

Validation and social media.

White supremacy’s impact on opportunity and services.

Quotes:

“One of my values is to be honest and to be courageous.”

“Our worth sits within us. It’s in our spirit.”

Mentioned:

http://www.wherethesouldgrows.com/ (www.wherethesouldgrows.com)

IG: @wordsbyjoshua

LinkedIN: @joshuamcruz

Youtube: Jomivlog