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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

5 years

People admire your discipline until it involves telling them no to their request

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 months

*Sitting on the computer waiting for client* client logs on says “NIIIIIGGGGAAAA” Me: what done happen now? 😂

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Before I could manage my emotions, I had to accept my emotions. Before acceptance, I had to identify my emotions. Before identifying, I had to acknowledge my emotions. Before acknowledgment, I had to be honest with myself. And this took work.

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3 years

Raising parents is hard. They think they know EVERYTHING, they don't do what you ask them to do for THEIR health, and they are hard-headed.

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@Rwenshaun

2 months

@NaKoleWatson I sat up in my seat 😂

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

8 months

A staple in the old Black folks house

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

19 days

I know it’s a joke floating around the internet, but people really be in therapy because of the people in their lives that will not go to therapy

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

1 year

How many of y’all had the opportunity to meet your great grandparents?

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

1 year

Sooo my Uber driver is doing therapy with her therapist while I’m in the car

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Did a thing today… Closed on my commercial property in my hometown. I’m really about to take my knowledge and skill set surrounding mental wellness to my hood

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Note from a therapist: yall should try individual therapy BEFORE couples therapy

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

Lady in Jersey: oh you from the Carolinas Me: Nah I’m from North Carolina. There’s a difference

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

5 years

I made it a practice to ask “how can I support you?” before offering unsolicited suggestions or opinions about what I think you “should” do about a situation. Sometimes your opinion is not wanted or needed. The support they need may look completely different

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

8 months

Yall house clean going into the New Year?

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

I missed the transition but it happened. Now I’m treating my parents like they are my kids. “Did you eat today?” “How much water are you drinking?” “You need to do some type of exercise.”

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 months

@NicoleLewisLCSW It’s so endearing 😂

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Personification of Mental Health in Tech. I'm excited to announce that I am now a Tweep as I join Twitter as the Senior Benefits Analyst on the Global Wellness Team.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

Note to friends of therapists: ask them if they have the capacity to listen/talk to you when speaking with them, especially during the work week

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 months

@l0vable_t I'm sorry! Yea, the waitlists are ridiculous, especially for the good ones.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

I know we hear Check on your s̶t̶r̶o̶n̶g̶ friends, but how… A thread

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

I have my first full staff meeting for my company this morning. I have 9 employees. Sheeesh.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

5 years

I recently started responding to random LinkedIn request with “I would love to learn if and how we can make this connection meaningful. May I ask what sparked the request and is there anything that I can help you with?”

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

1 year

Getting out the shower and realizing I forgot my towel

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Insurance companies do not make it easy for therapists. Therefore clients suffer because of limited clinicians willing to deal with the headache

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

I had to let go of the myth of being there for everyone AND being everything for someone. It's exhausting.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

8 months

I hate when people text me “give me a call when you get a chance” No, text me what the call is about and then I’ll give you a call. For example, “give me a call when you get a chance. I would like to speak to you about ___”

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

11 months

Its Q4 and you will see a lot of posts about finish strong. Yea, ok. Rest when you need to. -signed, a therapist

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

Cheat code: Go to Wal-Mart. Get a $30 burner phone. Give the number only to people who need it for emergencies. Turn your main phone off for a couple of days

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

1 month

Many of us do not realize how comfortable we are with chaos and dysfunction. Anything “healthy” scares us and requires us to do more internal work to level up, so we stay with what we know.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Be sure to check out this week's episode of Peace of Mind with Taraji as @tarajiphenson and @Traciejadej talk about Black Men’s mental health and "Man Up" with @chancetherapper , Shemar, and me! Link to the full episode in my bio and on Facebook Watch

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

5 years

After giving a speech I was approached by an older black gentleman. He said to me... “you gave me the words to express how I been feeling over 60 years as a black man simply trying to survive. Thank you”

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

Compassion fatigue is real

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

Bruh, it's the middle of January already

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

I don’t need you to be my peace, but I need to feel peaceful with and around you.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

5 years

“You’ll be aite” is not an adequate response to someone sharing something they are struggling with

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

It's hard to have a conversation with someone more concerned about being right than actually communicating

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

Hoodie season + wearing a mask as a black man

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

6 years

I love it when I walk in and the nurse says “I wasn’t expecting you to be the therapist”. Yep, I’m a black man wearing a T-shirt, jeans and sneakers with a license to do this. How may I help you?

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Question from today's therapy session: Do you know your parent's story? It may help you understand how and why they parented you the way they did. It may also help you to forgive them

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

AND I introduced the Good Stress Bus. The mobile therapy office that’s built to have in person and virtual therapy sessions truly meet you where you are

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

I've had a couple people hit me with "I don't know what I've done to upset you..." text after me not responding on the same day or same week. We (yes I'm including myself) must stop making up stories in our heads whenever someone doesn't respond when we think they should

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

The Saturday before Thanksgiving is recognized as International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day or Survivors Day.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

5 years

Unapologetically Black, Male and Bipolar: Rwenshaun Miller is dedicated to making mental health treatment accessible to males of color Grateful to be featured by my school, @GradPsychology . Check out the article!

Unapologetically Black, Male and Bipolar - Insight Digital Magazine

Rwenshaun Miller is dedicated to helping other males of color overcoming challenges and stereotypes

www.thechicagoschool.edu

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

Pops first flight. On the way to his team

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 months

@Yagirltif Oh yea. I definitely know some White colleagues who are great and can catch the lingo

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

5 years

Passed my comp exams...the journey to Dr. Rwenshaun continues

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Therapist: I know we don’t have much time left… Translation - I’m letting you know that I’m about to end this session in a few minutes so don’t try to throw a curve ball in the conversation

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

AND I'm the only child. So I'm a single individual raising two parents

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Accountability…When do you challenge yourself to be better or be more honest?

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

8 months

Happy Birthday to my rocking chair porch partner, my napping while-watching game shows connoisseur, my OG, and my Grandad.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

1 year

I’m at the point of my life when I visit friends in another city we don’t have to be outside outside. I’m cool with grabbing food, chillin at the crib and just enjoying each other’s presence

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

5 years

New office. Still working on the second one for our other clinicians. (Furniture ain’t cheap lol) Private Practice: The Good Stress Company

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Father Son project. Restoring my pops first car

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

When your friends look for you to say something therapeutic after doing therapy all day...

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

Pressed submit on my last class assignment. Officially All But Dissertation (ABD) now.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

It is without a doubt that we are hurting. This Thursday I join my therapist brothers to present "What's Good Bro?" A Brotherhood Mental Health Check-In. We have a lot to talk about as fathers, partners, mental health professionals, and most importantly as Black men.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

5 years

@AyeVontae I knew what song you were dancing to without even hearing it 😂

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

I appreciate friends who announce that they have you on speaker phone as soon as they answer

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Me: I have a hard time celebrating my accomplishments because I see what I do as an assignment. My therapist: Well, celebrate your ability to be obedient. You are doing great things. Cheers to you for not ignoring your assignment.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

1 year

My life motto

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

My best sleep happens when I’m supposed to be getting up or when I’m not supposed to be sleep

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

They placed my LB’s Mom on hospice this week. I didn’t have the words to help him as he supports her, so I just put everything else on hold, pulled up, was present. Sometimes you don’t have to/need to say anything

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Did y’all used to get in trouble for saying “yea” when responding to adults as a kid

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

The cardiologist told me...."I'm concerned about your BP, especially as a Black man. Take your pressure two times a day over the next week and report back to me if your PCP doesn't do anything. You have to own this" That hit different coming from a Black Male Doctor

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Message

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

I often get asked, “what’s the best way to get someone to address their mental health challenges?” Lead by example. Embark on your own journey to mental wellness and show them that it’s possible

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

New Profile Pic

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

People be thinking I’m playing when I say I don’t want to talk to people when I get off. Especially on my long days.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

1 year

After the day I’ve had, I couldn’t imagine coming home to a talkative spouse and a house full of kids

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

If you take it personal because I need time alone, that’s on you, not me

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

1 year

Me: why do you want more kids Them: so I’ll have someone to take care of me when I get old Me: that’s a terrible reason and unfair to the kid

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

My pops grew up in an era where providing for you meant “I love you”. He modeled that from his grandfather who raised him. I get it. But watching him learn how to identify and communicate his emotions more now is so dope to watch.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Took pops to his first NFL game

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

1 year

Proud Ally…not the noun, but the verb

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

My mom greased my scalp. A real love language

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

Let’s normalize not saying “that’s just my ADHD (or OCD) kicking in” It’s. A. Real. Diagnosis.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Reflection: You are going to be the hero in some stories and the villain in others. Both can be true. Accepting that will free you

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

Sundays already be moving but the Sunday when you lose an hour is just disrespectful

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

It is expected to be “business as usual” today, but I know that sometimes it is hard to put business first as tragic events go on. As a therapist, a father, a human…It is okay if you are struggling today as a leader, as an employee, as a team member, etc. You, too, are human.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

The way you speak to yourself matters most. What have you said to or about yourself this morning?

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

You can't build a great building on a weak foundation… A half a decade building the Good Stress Company Today is our anniversary!

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

7 years

Excited to announce my book Injured Reserve: A Black Man's Playbook To Manage Being Sidelined By Mental Illness

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

I want ease. Not easy. There’s a difference.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

When a client says “I’m good. I don’t even know why I’m here” 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

FaceTime them to “lay eyes on them” Disclaimer: you need permission to FaceTime some folks. You FaceTime me without it, I’m pressing ignore and texting you “what’s good” 🤷🏾‍♂️

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

Pops

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

Established 11/21

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

2 years

Be present with them. You don’t have to always talk. Just being there can do the trick.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

1 year

Whenever I do sessions with young Black males, I realize that many of them do not know what love is because they have never received it. Starting with parents

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

1 year

Black folks good for saying long story short after the story already been long

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

1 year

My alone time is for everyone’s benefit

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

one of the best lessons I have learned over the last couple of years... Don't take it personal That left on read text, that ignored call, that block, that yelling response... Don't take it personal

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 months

Life hack: have conversations with your family members and record them. My granddad transitioned last week and the first thing I did was go to my voice notes. It made me smile

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Final day of 2021. This was a short, long year

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

1 year

Introducing Coach Miller Tyme I am excited to join the coaches at the Bertie High School Football Program as the team's Mental Health Coach to assist with building young men who are well on and off the field.

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

3 years

Update: Today is my mom’s first day on the job

Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

4 years

My mom is old enough to retire now but she says she doesn’t want to because she has nothing to do at the house. New goal: expand my business to add her to the payroll so she can “work” with me

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Rwenshaun

@Rwenshaun

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16 years ago I knew nothing about mental health but now I am excited to acknowledge May is Mental Health Awareness Month! My mission is to raise awareness but also to get the necessary resources to underserved communities!

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