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Final Reflection

The document discusses the silent nature of stigma, emphasizing that it is often expressed through actions and unspoken cues rather than words. It highlights the importance of embracing personal truths to combat stigma and acknowledges its detrimental impact on mental health, underscoring the need for support systems. The reflections from various individuals illustrate the collective realization that challenging stigma is essential for both personal empowerment and advocating for those who cannot speak up.

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Final Reflection

The document discusses the silent nature of stigma, emphasizing that it is often expressed through actions and unspoken cues rather than words. It highlights the importance of embracing personal truths to combat stigma and acknowledges its detrimental impact on mental health, underscoring the need for support systems. The reflections from various individuals illustrate the collective realization that challenging stigma is essential for both personal empowerment and advocating for those who cannot speak up.

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REFLECTIONS

ON STIGMA AND
D I S C R I M I N AT I O
N

Inspiring connection and


action against stigma
through personal insights.
Stigma is often silent.
• It's expressed through actions and
unspoken cues rather than just
words, affecting our social
WHAT HAVE environments.
Fighting stigma requires
WE personal truth.
• Empowering ourselves means
LEARNED? embracing our truths and not
allowing others to dictate our
identities.
Stigma deeply impacts mental
health.
• Even unvoiced, stigma can harm
mental well-being, highlighting the
necessity of support systems.
S A M K E LO

I REALIZED TODAY THAT STIGMA IS OFTEN


SILENT. IT'S NOT ALWAYS IN WORDS, BUT IN
THE LOOKS, ACTIONS, AND SPACES WE CREATE.
LWAZI

"I LEARNED THAT FIGHTING STIGMA ISN’T JUST ABOUT


PROVING OTHERS WRONG. IT’S ABOUT STANDING TALL IN
MY OWN TRUTH, AND REFUSING TO LET OTHERS DEFINE
WHO I AM."
LETI

STIGMA AFFECTS MENTAL HEALTH DEEPLY, EVEN WHEN


PEOPLE DON'T SPEAK OUT. I NOW SEE HOW
IMPORTANT SUPPORT IS.
AWANDE

CHALLENGING STIGMA ISN’T JUST FOR OURSELVES. WE


OWE IT TO THOSE WHO CAN’T SPEAK UP, TO BE THEIR
VOICE, AND TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE.
SIYABONGA

I DIDN’T REALIZE HOW MUCH FEAR AND IGNORANCE


FUEL STIGMA, BUT TODAY I UNDERSTAND THAT
BREAKING IT STARTS WITH KNOWLEDGE.
T H A N K YO U

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