Black Celebrities That Overcame Suicidal Thoughts
Black Celebrities That Overcame Depression And Suicidal Thoughts
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1. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

One of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors and a pillar of physical perfection today, The Rock once revealed that at 15 he almost witnessed his own mom commit suicide. That was on top of dealing with his own depression after early pro football dreams came to an abrupt end. As you can see, he never gave up and became a shining example of the life that can await you on the other side of darkness.
2. Taraji P. Henson

The global pandemic had major effects on all of us individually, and for some like Taraji it even led them to feeling like life is worthless. The celebrated actress relied on advice from her best friend to help shake the mental funk, and it’s an easy step that only takes one call to someone you know that cares.
3. Jada Pinkett Smith

Smith revealed on her hit Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk that she experienced suicidal thoughts during two times in her life, and on both occasions it was due to regressed rage. It was identifying the problem first, then going on a journey to heal herself, that ultimately freed Jada from the hold depression had on her.
4. Kid Cudi

Cudi has discussed his bouts with depression and suicidal thoughts very openly over the years, and we even honored him during Black History Month as a pioneering mental health advocate. He’s a hero for those who struggle on-and-off with curing their depression in pursuit of equilibrium, making them feel comfortable in knowing the journey isn’t a lonely one.
5. Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child

A 2018 trip to a mental health facility began the healing process for this DC3 member to rid herself of being, in her words, “too comfortable with the thoughts of suicide.” After silently struggling for over a decade with the group’s 2006 disbandment amongst other things, Michelle got help and eventually penned a book about overcoming her struggles.
6. Mary J. Blige

The Queen Of Hip-Hop Soul has always kept it real, especially in the lyrics of her hit music, about past struggles with alcohol abuse that drove her into serious depression. It was fan support during those early years that Mary credits to helping make the decision to live on and inspire those in similar circumstances with her God-given gift.
7. Wayne Brady

Someone as funny as Wayne Brady can surprisingly be struggling with depression silently. It took a nervous breakdown on his 42nd birthday to get him on a path of healing that he continues even at his current age of 50.
8. Erica Campbell of Mary Mary

We hear her inspire thousands on a daily basis with her radio show, Get Up! Mornings With Erica Campbell, in addition to singing as one half of the iconic gospel duo Mary Mary. However, many who saw the 2018 docu-series, We’re The Campbells, are aware of the singer’s suicidal thoughts at the age of 12. Through prayer, which she practices religiously to this day, she was able to focus her young mind on the light towards a better future.
Black Celebrities That Overcame Depression And Suicidal Thoughts was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
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