“I ended up with a bald spot… I didn’t understand how much of that stress I was actually holding.” This week’s guest, Kennedy Ryan, reflects on how writing deeply emotional stories—like those centered on intimate partner violence and depression—has impacted her own mental health. She shares how Long Shot and Before I Let Go became lessons in learning to care for herself while telling the truth on the page. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation in Session 410 of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast. #TherapyForBlackGirls #KennedyRyan #BlackWomenWriters #MentalHealthAwareness