Despite the mistrust and trained masculinity, more Black men are sharing their experiences with mental health. The music mogul Jay-Z discussed his own experience with therapy and "the ridiculousness of the stigma" attached to mental health issues. The pro football player Dak Prescott added that "it’s important for leaders to be vulnerable, to be genuine, and to be transparent," after his experience with anxiety and depression. The creative genius Kanye West said "people use the word crazy to stop uncomfortable conversations." The superstar Dwayne Johnson stated "asking for help is a super power, we fall into the trap of always being strong and we have to learn how to embrace vulnerability." The movie star Michael B. Jordan said "just talking to a therapist helped me, and everybody needs to unpack and talk." Love yourself, Free Yourself, Be Yourself!
The epitome of BDE is the complete security of not needing to meet other people’s benchmarks such as wealth, intelligence, beauty, or a BD to know one’s own worth. You can create BDE that draws people to you, and make them wonder why you have so much confidence. That is part of the allure of BDE. People don’t know why you are so confident because you are not cocky. They may assume, he must have a BD or she must have WAP, but they have no real idea. Your confidence may come from many sources. BDE can move you out your comfort zone, help you socialize, obtain that job, and conquer those goals.
