My Body Was Screaming at Me: How Depression Saved Omisade Burney-Scott’s Life

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[chrrislowe]

“You can show up like a raggedy, hot, shitty mess and still be lovable.” Needed to hear that. Needed the reminder that I can still love ME even when I show up raggedy. I still showed up.

[skyro]

Thank you....I needed this so much. As middle aged black women who haven't achieved certain goals, we are told that we need to become panicked and contort ourselves into something that is more glamorous, more desirable to succeed. I've realized that it is so important to BE KIND to ourselves, LIKE ourselves, take a break from the hamster-wheel and just let life happen without the constant struggle. We are good enough just as we are, despite what men tell us, social media tells us, the world tells us. Just breathe.

[TeaLeaf]

Met OmiSade at a Lemonade album listening party. She was nothing but kind and gave me the best hug. Her inside matches her outside. Beautiful and Unique

[TheSimplydar]

Her hair is so beautiful and she's so vibrant!

[breezluize]

There are the rare few people in the world whose vibrant presence is a privilege to witness. She is one of those rare few people.

[VJolie]

Wow, this woman is like a reincarnated peacock or some mystical bird lol. She's magical.

[cesium]

It's many of us who appear to be so strong, so put together, that some forget we're human too. It's tiring being strong all the time. We hurt just like everyone else, it's a misconception to simply believe strong/ strong appearing people have it together always and aren't allowed to have issues. In a judgemental & idealistic world I believe everyone struggles with something.

[mymia]

I don’t curate a look but I just realized yesterday that I’ve taken myself off of my plate of people to take care of. I’ve broken my own heart 💜

This changes now and I am so happy I found your video. The Universe provides the lessons.

Thank you.

[ayemiksenoj]

The way that she takes care when she's taking her clothes and accessories off and not letting them hit the floor and her shoes placed closely by and together... Is so real for me.. Even when I go to the doctor for an exam I take my clothes off, gently fold them, and place them on a chair or in a locker. I do the same with my shoes. It's the little things that matter to me more than almost anything else. They speak volumes without saying a word.

[mightygoodmagic]

This woman fucking and without She is EPICALLY BEAUTIFUL...geez, like a regal face, and so grounded and funny and wise too.

[diamondsngunns]

Her referring to “the gift of therapy” 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 yes!!!

[behoney]

Never has something resonated with me sooo much-“your not really a pretty girl but you can suit up”!!!

[Serenity]

Without the lipstick and glasses...she struck me. Striking and soft. It was like I finally got to really see her and see her essence. Amazing soul.

[GratitudeGriot]

MY GOD! Omisade took off all the makeup. her eyes peeking through her grey/white hair‼️‼️‼️😍❤️🖤💚 I literally created a storyboard yesterday for a doc on domestic violence. hearing her mom's story of how she had to leave her children to save her life💔🕊 Have you all considered a documentary with some of your footage?! I feel you need all the awards! These interviews are truly outstanding!!!!

[noelcannon]

As a woman of 58, menopause has orchestrated my life to lead me into owning my own authenticity ... my own sovereignty. I could relate completely to this story ... to the little girl who asking to be seen, acknowledged and brought forth into this new chapter of my life.
I'm still trying to find my style ... now that my body has expanded and taken on a new shape. it seems foreign to me. Still more healing happening.

[Ottska]

I realised yesterday that when my mind, body and spirit are screaming and screaming at me, I respond to that visceral message with, you can do it, " and push myself a little more. I too can treat myself really horribly, because if I'm not serving someone else, where's my value? The real work for me is interrogating the guilt of being told I'm letting people down by not letting them eat me alive. Thanks to Omisade for her incredible sharing x

[Scotchistory]

Thank you so much. Her body and soul are so beautiful, she’s the kind of role model I want to have. I’m a 21 white girl living in switzerland ( so very far away from that woman’s experience of life I guess) and I hope I’ll be able to become a bit like her in my life. Taking the place you deserve, being able to express your weeknesses and be kind. Sorry for my bad english, but I just wanted to say my gratitude. Thank you ❤️

[lindalinda]

Omi, you are so beautiful and real; thank you for being your authentic, gorgeous 54 year old self. You are an inspiration to my 51 year old self!!

[electricmariposa]

This channel is like a love poem to my soul! ❤️ Every person interviewed brings light to the darkest parts of me.