Episode 2, Part 1: Mental Health as a Coloured Person in South Africa

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 789Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0800 567 567WhatsApp Chat: 076 882 2775📬 Contact Stories Between Sips:Email: [email protected]: @storiesbetweensipsTikTok: @storiesbetweensips🎧 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit storiesbetweensips.substack.com