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    Clipped Wings
    Clipped Wings
    Clipped Wings
    Ebook44 pages28 minutes

    Clipped Wings

    By Candi Usher

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    Walk with me into the world of Black women and the taboo side is mental health. This book is a dive into my personal issues with suicide attempts and ideations, as well as a discussion on studies done and lack of them in relation to suicide in the Black community. Black women are expected to always be strong. Never have a problem that she can't solve. What a lot of people don't see is behind that bright smile, that strong and determined look, are the eyes without life. The body that's stiff because of stress and carrying the weight of life, often alone. Something has to be done. Help me awareness about the need for better mental health care in the Black community.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLulu.com
    Release dateNov 7, 2024
    ISBN9781300914075
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      Book preview

      Clipped Wings - Candi Usher

      Chapter One: Caterpillar

      Chapter Two: Chrysalis

      Chapter Three: Breaking Free

      Chapter Four: Clipped Wings

      Epilogue/Conclusion

      Resources

      About the Author

      Books by Me

      Introduction

      Thank you so much for your purchase and support.  I know this book is showing up soon after When Life is Lifng, but I needed to dive into this subject.  Suicide is a significant issue. I know some people do not understand what goes on in the mind of a person battling depression, anxiety, family, work, and the world.  Most people are the brightest lights but feel like the dimmest bulbs.  Suicide rates are high among Veterans and teens.  A lot of people feel worthless as if no one cares.  You may say that you care, but unless you show it, some are not going to believe you.

                What you are about to read a lot of things I have not talked about but in therapy. I know some of you may have never dealt with suicidal ideation.  I need you to be able to place yourself in this person’s place and empathize with their pain.  For some people, this is their daily reality and battle.  I need people to try to understand the daily fight to live for those who have attempted or considered suicide. If you feel like you do not want to be here anymore, please do not take for granted the ones who love and care about you.  They want you here.  There is someone who desperately needs you in his or her life, Your life matters.  I promise you it does.  You are loved.  If you feel no one else loves you, I LOVE YOU!!

      Chapter One: Caterpillar

      One thing life will do is humble you. You think you have it all together, then the next moment you have fallen flat on your face from not paying attention.  You pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and try again the next day. You are tired of failing, though.  It has become irritating.  Home is so dull.  You are constantly fighting with your mom.  You do not know who to turn to or what to do.

      I will start at the beginning.  I was a normal kid.  I grew up in a two-parent home.  I was exposed to other kids through homeschool groups.  I had so much fun.  I was not as exposed

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