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For many Indigenous individuals and families, seeking counselling is not a simple decision. There can be hesitation — and for good reason. Mental health systems have not always been safe or culturally respectful spaces. History matters. Intergenerational trauma matters. Community strength matters. Experiences of residential schools, displacement, systemic discrimination, and ongoing inequities do not exist only in the past. They can shape stress responses, family dynamics, pa

On the outside, you look capable. Responsible. Reliable. You show up for work. For your family. For your community. But underneath, you are exhausted. Burnout does not always look dramatic. It often looks like: Irritability you don’t recognize Trouble sleeping even when you’re tired Feeling disconnected in your relationship A short fuse with your children Constant mental pressure to “hold it together” Many women — especially those in caregiving roles or leadership positions —