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Editor’s Note: This piece is an ongoing series centered on Black men, health, and mental wellness-not because Black men are broken, but because they been carrying far too much for far too long. The Rose of Sharon Counseling Services Dr. Sharon Hazel Beatty, PhD, LPC (SC), LCMHC Black men are often praised for their strength, resilience, and perseverance— yet rarely given permission to rest, feel, or be vulnerable. For many Black men, masculinity has been shaped by survival. E

Editor's Note This reflection is part of an ongoing effort to normalize emotional experiences that often go unnamed—especially among individuals who are high-functioning, responsible, and accustomed to carrying a great deal. If Sunday evenings feel heavier for you, know that you are not alone, and your experience deserves care rather than judgment. By Dr. Sharon Hazel Beatty, LCMHC / The Rose of Sharon Counseling Services Sunday is supposed to feel like a pause…. A reset A br

A January Reflection on Mental Health and Renewal By: Dr. Sharon H. Beatty, Ph.D. LCMHC, LPC When the Noise Fades The Christmas season often arrives with intensity—emotionally, relationally, and mentally. For many Black men, educators, caregivers, and helping professionals, the holidays are less about rest and more about endurance. Showing up. Providing. Supporting. Holding space. And then January comes. The decorations come down. The expectations are quiet. The calendar rese