I’m Not One of Your Little Friends: Why So Many of Us Need Therapy Now

In this episode of Blacktivities, Shannon, Lisa, and KK unpack the parenting phrases we grew up hearing—and how many of them still echo in our adult lives and therapy sessions. From “Because I said so” to “I brought you in this world, I can take you out,” we’re talking about how generational trauma gets passed down, sometimes biologically, and how we’re working to break the cycle for the next generation.We dive into:Common phrases Black parents said—and what they really meantThe mental health gap in the Black community and why so few seek therapyEpigenetics: how trauma gets passed through generationsShifting from survival-based parenting to emotionally healthy communicationWhy Black folks need therapy, support, and permission to growPlus, Mona Lisa delivers a beautiful off-the-cuff poetic moment about Black motherhood and resilience. And of course, we leave you with powerful calls to action for the culture.CALL TO ACTION:Let’s talk—what’s something your parents used to say that stuck with you (for better or worse)? Drop a comment, DM us, or leave a review.Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities:Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth.Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on social media.Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices.Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the HostsBlacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com.Continue the Conversation on Social Media:Instagram - @blacktivitiespodFollow Shannon - @justshanofficialFollow Lisa - @monalisathepoetFollow Karen - @theekkrobertsThreads - @blacktivitiespodFacebook - BlacktivitiesThe Struggle of Growing Up With Black ParentsHow Parents' Trauma Leaves Biological Traces in Children | Scientific AmericanCan trauma Be Inherited Through Genes?Intergenerational transmission of trauma effects: putative role of epigenetic mechanisms - PMCUnderstanding Mental Health in Black CommunitiesCopyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC