My culture treats therapy like a dirty word, and it's wrong.

I watched a cousin crumble from stress because getting help was seen as a personal flaw. This taboo around mental care just pushes people deeper into pain instead of fixing anything. Why do we still act like ignoring your mind is some kind of virtue?

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hannahk6223h ago

Look at how that pride @troy_davis24 mentioned actually plays out. When people hide their pain to seem strong, it often boils over. I've seen men in my community break down from holding too much in, leading to anger or worse. The 'toughness' turns into isolation, where families deal with secrets instead of healing. Calling therapy a cop-out just means more suffering gets passed to the next generation. Real strength should be about fixing problems, not just bearing them.

troy_davis241d ago

You ask why ignoring your mind is seen as a virtue, but in many cultures, pushing through hard times alone builds real toughness. My own family sees therapy as a cop-out, like you can't handle your own business. For example, my uncle says relying on some stranger instead of your own people shows weak character. Keeping pain inside forces you to grow strong on your own terms. The old way is about pride and not letting outsiders into private family matters. That taboo exists because it keeps communities tight and self-reliant.