Brother Be Well Wellness for Boys and Men of Color

A Traumatic Event – Part 5

A Traumatic Event – Part 5

The way I choose to empower others is to lead by example. As the leader in my family, I have everyone counting on me to be my best. It is a lot of responsibility, but I knew that the best way for me to set a good example for my family was to get my education. I...
Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 2

Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 2

For a period of time, life was finally looking up. Patrick was living with his grandmother, a kind matriarch who worked hard to ensure her grandson always had what he needed. Patrick thought life could not have been any sweeter until he met another woman who also...
A Traumatic Event – Part 4

A Traumatic Event – Part 4

I recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in psychology. It took me twelve years to get a four-year degree. The journey was not easy—it took a lot of practice, commitment, and resiliency. Being the first in my lineage to graduate high school...
Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 1

Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 1

For some people, realizing the American Dream is a lofty goal worth pursuing. For others, the American Dream is simply a fight for survival. Patrick Ma has fought and won an inspiring fight for his American dream. Patrick’s story may not be pleasant, but it is most...
Tic Disorders

Tic Disorders

What Is A Tic? Tics are sudden, repeated muscle movements or vocalizations. Tics can occur in any part of the body; they have no rhythm or sequence. They intensify when the person becomes flustered or stressed. Tics fall into two categories: motor and vocal. Motor...
Toxic Masculinity

Toxic Masculinity

Let’s look at a definition of toxic masculinity. According to the Urban Dictionary, toxic masculinity is a social science term that describes narrow repressive types of ideas about the male gender role. It defines masculinity as exaggerated masculine traits like being...

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