New Beginnings Counseling Center, LLC

 Over the last few weeks I’ve heard 14 year old's tell me “Being black is too exhausting” and “I’m tired of being black.”  These teens have attempted or contemplated suicide because they feel they are taking up too much space by being alive.  The suicidal rates of BIPOC and LGBTQIA youth in Wisconsin continues to increase.  Many of these youth are experiencing bullying and trauma at school; where they are not being protected or supported by the staff. 

The bullies inflicting and perpetuating this hate are being protected for various reasons, but the obvious reason is because they are white.  We have to do better in protecting and advocating for the youth who feel they have lost their voices.  No one is listening to them, so their last resort is considering taking their own lives. 

I have realized through all my racial traumas that my purpose in life is to have a voice for those who have lost theirs! We have to do better in providing safe spaces for these youth, and advocating for change.  This Call of Action is the beginning to the end of the bigotry, racism, hate, and ignorance to the marginalized communities.  Let’s make a plan to make change!