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Welcome to “Still Not Okay”

And honestly? If you’re actually okay right now, you might be the crazy one.
Because let’s be real—nobody should be okay with the mess we’re living in. If you are, you’re probably on the wrong blog.

I’m Ty—a high-functioning neurodivergent with my third eye wide open.
I created this space because, low key, I’m tired of people asking if I’m okay.
Baby, no. I’m not okay—and you shouldn’t be either.
This blog is here to break it all down and share every single reason why.

A quiet room with a single chair representing solitude and the hidden struggles of Black women

The Hidden Cost of Masking: A Journey Through Pain and Resilience for Black Women

I've been masking my whole life. Not the casual kind people mention when talking about social situations. I mean the kind of masking that comes from knowing, deep inside, that if you show your real pain, others won’t be able to handle it. So you keep it hidden. You protect them by carrying the weight alone.

Valentine’s Day (and the love that still showed up)

The world feels different now. Traditions that once brought joy and comfort during holidays can start to feel heavy, especially when the backdrop is uncertainty, conflict, or social upheaval. Valentine’s Day, a holiday centered on love and connection, often highlights this tension. While the world unravels in many ways, the simple acts of love—like a mother’s care, a sister’s visit, or the quiet presence of family—begin to mean more than any gift wrapped in shiny paper.

Bad Bunny Is the Representation of America

Sundays’s Super Bowl had people mad in a way that told on them. What blew my mind was the performance. What irritated me was the people who were so offended by it.

Welcome in

The Hidden Cost of Masking: A Journey Through Pain and Resilience for Black Women

Valentine’s Day (and the love that still showed up)

Bad Bunny Is the Representation of America

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