breathe.: a guided healing journal for black men

Review
"I've never seen anything like it. I enjoyed the journal's structure, the content, illustrations and how it flows. I appreciate how the journal is directive toward the beginning while guiding you on a journey of self-exploration then it shifts to helping you take responsibility through self-directed exercises. It is emotionally engaging. If this process is followed, I imagine holistic transformational impact. Brennan has curated an environment that will produce a powerful thought and potential evoking experience. This journal will help you bridge the gap between the person you are and who you desire to become." Ronald Surgeon, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Life Coach- "Such a journal is long overdue. Brennan does an amazing job of engaging the reader and creating a roadmap for those who would desire to journey deeper into their inner world. Far too often black men are not given license to breathe and express their emotions. This journal will be that license for many men." Terence Gray, Pastor and Author of We Want A Different Story: The Power of Narrative and How it Influences African American Male Identity-"Personal, practical and powerful--breathe is an introspective experience designed to support males of color at every life stage on their journeys to personal growth, emotional wellness and self-actualization. Brennan masterfully curates the perfect combination of personal narrative, cultural relevance and therapeutic exercises to help men unpack various aspects of their identity and explore what thriving looks like in a society struggling to affirm that Black Lives Matter. breathe is an invaluable resource for anyone who desires a safe space to work through increasing self-awareness, building emotional intelligence and healing from the wounds of being Black in America."Steven Jefferson, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Rice University
Write your story. Reflect on your identity. Understand your emotions. And breathe, brother. Breathing as a black man, has now, more than ever, officially become an act of resistance. From Michael Brown to George Floyd, it is evident that saying "I can't breathe" is not a cry for help worth listening to; rather, it is the green light for taking one's life. Add to that the continued violence towards black folks in general, and black existence is seen as threatening. In addition to witnessing such racial trauma, black men specifically have often become subject to the racist narratives of society while also lacking in adequate space for healing and personal development. "breathe" serves to provide space for healing and to promote a journey to wholeness for black men. Along this 45-day guided journal journey, black men will reclaim the narrative of their own story, process the impact of their identity on their existence, and more fully understand the range of emotions that they feel. This guided journal is perfect for black men ages 16+ and will guide them through prompts and activities to which black men don't often give thought. Grab a copy for yourself, your bruhs, your family members, and join the movement, brotha. Follow the movement on IG: @breathebrotha.