Senior year: 2005 I’ll never forget my freshman year of high school when the Emcee of our freshman assembly had each of us 9th graders look to the left and the right. I forgot the statistics about how many high school students do not graduate, but the Emcee said, “One of you will not be … More Black Men’s Mental Health: 20 Years Post High School Reflective Thoughts
Hi, I am Josh Samarco, and I am learning how to become human again.
What if we took time away from the devices that take up so much of our time? What would happen?
Perhaps, we would find even more of our humanity.
Check out this new post, on ways I am becoming human again. … More Becoming Human Again
On my 17th birthday, I took 18 shots of vodka, smoked 2-3 blunts, got behind the wheel of a car illegally without a license, drove to a football game, and then to a friend’s house. – Little did I know what was to come after. Shortly after hanging out at a friend’s house, a minor … More Breaking Through Adversity, Trauma and Generational Curses
Seasonal depression is upon us. The days are getting shorter. The amount of light during the day is fading. Two years ago, I had a breakdown in a meeting with my team. I started crying. These tears were familiar to me. My brain felt cloudy, my heart felt heavy and my soul felt depleted. As … More Seasonal Depression Is Upon Us
I wasn’t supposed to be here… 1.2 GPA end of my junior year of high school Smoking weed every day Selling weed Three minor in possessions of alcohol all by the age of 17 40 hours of community service I had to take an extra class to graduate high school I had zero basketball/academic scholarships … More I Wasn’t Supposed To Be Here
I once had a deep trauma when it came to talking in front of people and asking for help. I’m not just talking about speaking in public spaces but in one on one conversations. Let me share a couple of personal stories with you. I was at McDonald’s in college with my teammate JB … More Living Through Trauma
Can you hear my brain screaming? I’m yelling out for you. From the slums and the struggle To the grind and the hustle. I’m just trying to make it my baby. I dreamed I would never be here Reality is, I’m here, And I don’t like it. Have you ever felt what it’s like to … More Help Me! – An Ode to Black Men
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