Reclaiming Our Right to Heal
For too long, we've been expected to heal in silence. To hold everything in. To push through pain instead of processing it. But that narrative is shifting—and we’re helping lead that change. In our latest piece, we reflect on what it means to reclaim mental health on our own terms. It’s about vulnerability, community, and the powerful truth that healing isn’t a weakness. Let’s keep building spaces where we don’t have to shrink, suffer, or suppress. Let’s heal out loud.
Kamari Williams & Mekhi Hill
4/30/20251 min read
Healing is not a luxury-- it’s a necessity.
For generations, our community has been told to tough it out. To bury emotions. To keep moving like nothing’s wrong.
But the truth?
Healing is hard. It’s brave. And it’s overdue.
At The Better Days Project, we’re rewriting the narrative around mental health—especially in Black & brown communities.
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We're building healing spaces rooted in culture, resiliency, and creativity—because we know what it means not to feel seen.
Whether it’s a VR meditation session, a healing circle on a school campus, or a digital affirmation toolkit, we're making sure our people feel heard, validated, and equipped with resources.
The belief that vulnerability equals weakness is a detriment to society. Especially for Black men and boys who are rarely given permission to feel, let alone heal.
Through podcast interviews, art activations, and honest conversations, we’re creating spaces where vulnerability isn’t just allowed. It’s revolutionary.
Because healing isn’t soft.
It’s strong. It’s radical. And it’s ours to reclaim.
