This group is for the crew, Truth-Tellers, Healers and supporters of the short documentary "Black Girl, Bleu", which is written, directed and produced by Sharee Silerio.

In the film, five women, called "Truth-Tellers", share their struggles with mental health, while two mental health professionals, or "Healers" talk about how necessary it is for Black women to tend to their mental wellness, including how.

The “Strong Black Woman” stereotype, among others, has created a cloud of shame, hopelessness and fear surrounding mental health to the point where it seems like our only option is to suffer in silence rather than seek the healing we so desperately need and desire. I know, because I have been here many times before.

As a writer, director, producer and blogger, I am on a mission to use my work to empower women to seek mental, spiritual and emotional wholeness while inspiring them to love themselves unconditionally. The purpose for each of my projects is to affirm, heal and empower, and “Black Girl, Bleu” is no different.

It is often difficult for the people around us to see that we are suffering when we are smiling, being promoted at work, making moves in our businesses or “balancing” our careers, families and love lives. It can be hard to make sense of depression, anxiety or an eating disorder when we are deemed “successful” in others’ eyes.

Through this community, I want to deconstruct the stigmas surrounding mental health; help those around us realize that mental illness does not “look” any particular way; create a safe, loving space for black women to share their truth; and help black women experiencing the same challenges see that they are not alone and that healing is possible. I also want black women to know that they matter, their pain matters and they are loved.

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