I was hoping to finish my story on the sale of the property, but alas the curse continues thanks to my ex. I am so close to finishing this damn process and so far away at the same time. Keep holding out hope for me that this ends soon and that no exes were harmed in the process (which if he lived in the same state as me, might have happened by now 😆).
As we are post Memorial Day here in the states, I hope that those who lost loved ones because of their service to our country had time to mourn and also celebrate the person you lost. My heart is with you today 💜.
Onto the real post of the day. Last night, I contemplated many topics of discussion in my head as I was trying to sleep (as usual 😁), and I found myself pulled back again and again to wanting to talk about Naomi Osaka and her decision to pull out of the French Open due to mental health concerns.
I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for her dealing with bouts of depression and social anxiety on a world stage. Her initial comment about needing to skip post-match press conferences because of her mental health garnered derision from the hosting body itself. And while she has gotten some amazing support, as always there were people out there criticizing her, some going to far as to call her a brat and a diva. Let me repeat that – she was called a BRAT and a DIVA by certain members of the media (Piers Morgan and conservative commentator Candace Owens – who later deleted her comments) because she chose her MENTAL HEALTH over press conferences and the French Open itself.
The governing body of the French Open (the French Tennis Federation), instead of trying to work with her to reach a compromise that didn’t involve jeopardizing her mental stability, chose to castigate her in the press instead. And in doing so stigmatized mental health even more.
As someone who has suffered both depression and anxiety, my heart breaks for those who may struggle to seek help because of the negative commentary around celebs and athletes with mental health issues. We have just come off a year fraught with challenges and we need to be more supportive and encouraging of those struggling with any mental disorders that affect their everyday lives.
If you are struggling, I am here to support you in any way that I can.
And those who aren’t supportive/understanding, you can f🤬🤬k right off.
As for myself, I am sending healing vibes to Naomi and hope that she is in a healthy place soon. And kicking ass again when she is ready.
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