In this powerful solo episode, I open up about navigating mental health as a Coloured person in South Africa. From growing up surrounded by silence around emotional struggles to seeking therapy and medication after personal loss, this episode is a gentle but honest unpacking of stigma, survival, and healing.
🎙️ May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this conversation is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure of how to ask for help.
I talk about:
Cultural stigma in Coloured and Black communities
The reality of depression and anxiety
Accessing therapy and affordable support in SA
The dangers of self-diagnosis
Mental health and Christianity
What healing and self-care look like in real life
💛 You’re not alone. Healing is possible.
📞 Mental Health Support (South Africa):
SADAG 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 456 789
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0800 567 567
WhatsApp Chat: 076 882 2775
📬 Contact Stories Between Sips:
Email: storiesbetweensips@gmail.com
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🎧 Tune in this Friday for Part 2, featuring Ilze Gopal — a mom, poet, and friend living with bipolar disorder who shares her lived experience with vulnerability and grace.
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