Need A Friend: I’m Available.

Hey y’all! Continue reading if you’re interested in finding a friend.

Unless you have been under a rock this week, you’re aware of the protests happening around the country. The protests are in response to the continued loss of Black lives to an oppressive system that doesn’t see our value. Black people have tried to hope in the system, but it continues to fail us. The recent deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd, have sparked full scale outrage. This outrage is not only justified, but long overdue.

Black people are constantly being mistreated, abused, and killed at the hands of system that was never meant to protect us. These protests, sometimes escalating to riots, are the direct result of years of Black death. We want change and we demand it now.

All that being said, as a Black woman, the constant flow of news can be exhausting. I also recognize how difficult it must be right now to find a listening ear. I recognize not everyone has an understanding network to turn to. So in order to do my part to care for my brothers and sisters, especially those on the front line. I am offering my ear.

I am telling you now. I am not a licensed professional. But I am someone who cares. I willing and available to listen. I am an especially useful resource to my people who don’t have the funds to seek professional care.

A few rules:

I am not a licensed counselor. I am simply hear to listen and offer you support. Including providing you with resources of more appropriate care, depending on your circumstances.
I am prioritizing Black lives. All Black lives welcome.
Unless you are a danger to yourself and/or others, this is a safe space for whatever you need to be heard.

You may be wondering why? Why would she want to do this? Well, I’ve always been someone people feel safe talking to and for that I am extremely grateful. I truly enjoy listening to others. But this time, it’s because I want to find my way to help. I am unemployed right now, and immunocompromised. Basically, I’m unable to be on the front lines or donate the way I would like to. So I wanted to find a way to help. I can help by helping those around me. This is my small way of giving back to my community.

Interested. Great! You can contact me using the methods below.

Send me an email at lovelyantoni@gmail.com
- Please write “Venting” or “Need to Talk” in the subject line.
Send me a DM on my Instagram @lovelyintellect
Message me using the contact page on my website.

I will be checking these twice a day. So you should receive a response within 24 hours.

I love you all please take care of yourselves. I will begin posting links to meditations, printable color pages, and other resources shortly.

Also, if reading this has inspired you to be a listening ear to someone else please feel to email at lovelyantoni@gmail.com, subject “becoming a friend”.

Remember, Black Lives Matter.