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By: Dr. Sharon H. Beatty When the Holidays Feel Heavy: A Reflection on Mental Health, Strength, and Those Who Carry Much   Editor’s Note: This Special Holiday Edition is intentionally set apart as a seasonal reflection. It centers on mental health, emotional labor, and the quiet weight carried by Black men, educators, caregivers, and helping professionals during the holiday season. This piece is offered with care, cultural humility, and respect for lived experience. The Quiet

By Dr. Sharon Hazel Beatty, LCMHC / The Rose of Sharon Counseling Services Black men carry stories that often go untold— stories of resilience, responsibility, and survival. Many have been taught to push through pain with a silent strength that the world expects but rarely understands. As I work with Black men in the therapeutic space, one truth continues to emerge: you deserve rest, renewal, and intentional care just as much as you give strength. Self-care is not a luxury.