Black Man, Black Boy: You Are More Than Trauma | A Therapist’s Perspective
- GIDAI MAAZA
- Jun 2
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 3
You Are.
You are more than what they show of you.
More than clickbait headlines, more than viral pain.
More than stories cut short, or struggles made spectacle.
The world may try to define you by trauma —But your story is so much bigger than that.
You are not a problem to be solved.
You are a force. A whole story.
A living archive of brilliance, survival, and love.
We are the blueprint.
The foundation every culture builds from.
The rhythm every culture moves to.
They build from us — but they can’t break us.
Even the strongest foundations need care.
Even the architects deserve rest.
Your healing is not a luxury — it’s your birthright.
There’s power in saying: “I need help”
There’s strength in being fully seen —Not just for what you’ve survived, But for how you shine.
Therapy isn’t weakness.
It’s a return. A return to you — to your wholeness, to the parts of you the world tried to silence.
To the joy, peace, and softness you deserve.
Go get right.
For the ancestors who held you in their prayers.
For the younger you who still needs your kindness.
For the future that deserves your peace, not just your strength.
You are not a threat. You are not a burden.
We are not a problem. We are the pulse.
Do you feel comfortable going to therapy?
Absolutely
Real men don't need therapy
Written by Gidai Maaza
Gidai is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, accepting new clients in California. To learn more about his services click here Gidai Maaza
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