Arlana Janell Miller
December 12, 2002; 19 years-old
Smart, thoughtful, caring, positive, and encouraging
Arlana tore her ACL completely and fell behind in her classes. She was taking six classes and on a full academic scholarship. I believe she had a moment where the fear and cumulative stress overcame her.
I wish I knew about what happens to the mind of athletes when they get hurt, and how the mind can place irrational thoughts in your head, not ones of your choosing.
I want others to know you don’t have to suffer in silence and even if you don’t think what you’re facing is severe. That it’s okay to not feel okay at any level. You are not weak when you ask for help.
The false understandings that you are crazy or weak. The African American community in particular judges others harshly for admitting they are suffering with anything mental health related. I want to change those false perceptions and normalize this conversation.
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