The extraordinary Taraji P. Henson, who founded the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation for mental health causes, recounts the much-needed break she took in Bali for her mental well-being.
Such experiences made the Howard University alumnus feel like himself again, prompting him to detail his “spiritual journey” and reveal that it influenced his decision to kick the habit.
Taraji P. Henson Says She Didn’t Feel Whole Before Her Spiritual Journey in Bali
As a mental health advocate, the “Date Night” actress always makes sure to talk about mental health whenever possible, which she did recently when she returned to the screen.
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Given her experience with anxiety and her association with loved ones suffering from mental illness, she believes “people shouldn’t suffer in silence.”
So, Henson dealt with her anxiety and depression by taking a “life-changing trip to Bali,” which she told Extra TV in detail. “I thought I had it all, you know, covered when I started the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation,” he said. “And I started to be vocal about it. And then I woke up one day and still didn’t feel well.”
He added that it was always a struggle, but he was there to fight, making him decide he needed a break. The “Empire” actress took her Bali vacation alone, calling it a “very spiritual trip” where she did nothing but “eat, pray, and love.”
He also took care of his mental health in the middle of the trip and was proud to attend the interview, feeling like himself again. Thanks to the trip, Henson learned how to breathe. He elaborated, “Breathing is the best. I didn’t fully understand breathing until I went to Bali because it’s a very spiritual place, and I meditate a lot.”
“I’m talking about intentional breathing,” he adds, “where you stop, slow your thoughts, and breathe with intention. It’s the best medicine ever.” In addition to his breathing lessons, the 52-year-old was able to quit alcohol and weed, which he used to take for his anxiety.
She revealed, “My anxiety got the best of me, so I would use weed or alcohol to help me feel loose or happy. It got to the point where none of it worked.” To make a difference in society, Henson’s mental health foundation partnered with Kate Spade New York to launch She Care Wellness Pods.
The new program aims “to reach more than 25,000 black women on HBCU campuses with frontline mental health care,” drawing on the Oscar winner’s experience as a young mother struggling through college.
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Two years ago, The Blast reported that Henson admitted to suicidal thoughts during the COVID-19 lockdown because he was stressed about staying at home without any acting gigs. She opened up on her Facebook Watch show “Peace of Mind with Taraji,” where she discussed the shutdown’s impact with co-host Tracie Jade and mental health experts.
The “Hustle & Flow” actress said it was hard for her to get out of bed in the morning to do anything, and it got worse because she was “thinking about ending it.” He knew he could have taken his life in an instant with the gun he had just bought at the time, but thankfully, he didn’t after finally talking to his girlfriend who made him feel better.
‘Around The Way Girl’ Author Discusses Plans to Leave America for ‘Neutral Ground’
For fans of the beloved actress, it’s no wonder she chose Bali as a peaceful place. Last June, Henson talked about considering living in another country because he was tired of fighting for a United States that mistreated black people.
He made the statement ahead of his hosting duties at the 2022 BET Awards, “I’m considering getting out of here, leaving and living in another country. That’s something that comes with 50; you are tired of fighting I’m tired.”
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The “Boston Legal” actor admitted that he’s done with the “pressure of being Black” and doesn’t want to have to do another hashtag about police brutality against African Americans.
Although he wasn’t specific about which country he would immigrate to, he wanted to go to a place where there was “neutral ground”.
“I just want to be,” Henson declared. “And rejoice. I want to be called ‘Bella’ every day, drink wine, and swat flies on the porch. No pressure.”
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