Michael D.
Michael D.
Black Girls Cut Too: Self-Harm and Intergenerational Trauma
Black Girls Cut Too: Self-Harm and Intergenerational Trauma
Black Girls Cut Too: Self-Harm and Intergenerational Trauma
Saturday 25th January 2025
Michael D. explores Stacey Stevenson's story of self-harm and intergenerational trauma, highlighting the urgent need for better mental health support for Black girls.
17 minutes
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Self-harm is often a coping mechanism for deep emotional pain.
- Intergenerational trauma can perpetuate cycles of silence and self-harm.
- Recognising signs of self-harm is crucial for providing support.
- Black girls face unique challenges, including racism and lack of mental health resources.
- Community support and culturally competent therapists are essential for healing.
I wanted the pain to seep from my veins rather than my heart, where it hurt the most.
In this powerful episode, Michael D. shares the harrowing yet hopeful story of Stacey Stevenson, a young Black woman who endured self-harm and intergenerational trauma. The episode sheds light on the often-overlooked issue of self-injury among Black girls and the deep-rooted emotional pain that drives such behaviour. Stacey's journey began at 15 when she and a friend used burning as a coping mechanism for their emotional struggles.
This behaviour escalated into cutting, which became her primary method to manage her overwhelming feelings of rejection, abandonment, and heartbreak. The narrative takes us through Stacey's experiences of family rejection, homophobic violence, and the lack of emotional support, highlighting the impact of unaddressed childhood trauma on her mental health. Michael D. emphasises the importance of recognising the signs of self-harm and providing the necessary support for young Black girls.
The episode also touches on the broader issues of racism, adultification, and the lack of mental health resources available to Black girls. Stacey's story is a stark reminder of the silent epidemic of self-harm in the Black community and the urgent need for better mental health support. Michael D. calls for more research, community support, and therapists who understand and reflect the experiences of Black girls.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the complexities of self-harm and intergenerational trauma in the Black community.