Black Men Grief ft Jared Hendryx

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jared Hendryx — a Black man who, like me, experienced the deep, life-altering loss of his mother. What makes this conversation so important is not just the shared pain, but the mutual recognition that grief in Black men is often overlooked, misunderstood, or buried in silence.

Jared shares what led him to open up — how seeing another Black man speak vulnerably about grief gave him the strength to do the same. Together, we explore the raw emotions that come with losing a mother: from numbness and depression, to relationship strain, accountability, and those moments of quiet clarity. We talk about the dark places grief can take you, but also the beauty that can come from expressing it, healing through it, and knowing you're not alone.

This is more than just a conversation — it’s a mirror for anyone who’s ever felt like they had to grieve in silence. It’s a necessary dialogue about Black men, vulnerability, and the shared journey through loss.

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