Ethio-Can Bridge The Gap Project

Ethio-Can Bridge The Gap Project Ethiopian-Eritrean Canadians on a mission to bridge the mental health gap in our communities. linktr.ee/ethiocanbridgethegap

Healing didn’t start with therapy rooms.Long before clinical language, our communities found ways to cope, connect, and ...
02/10/2026

Healing didn’t start with therapy rooms.

Long before clinical language, our communities found ways to cope, connect, and carry one another through life’s heaviness.
�Through rituals. Through rhythm. Through conversation. Through movement. Through story.
Therapy can lead to healing.
�Community, culture, and connection can be healing, too.

Both matter. Both can coexist.

Healing looks different for everyone, and that’s okay.

Save this. Share it. Come back to it when you need the reminder.

Resilience has always been part of our story.It is not the absence of struggle, but our ability to endure hardship, seek...
02/05/2026

Resilience has always been part of our story.
It is not the absence of struggle, but our ability to endure hardship, seek support, and continue forward.

Our history teaches us about endurance, adaptation, and community.
Honouring that legacy today means making room not only for strength, but for healing too.

Caring for mental health is part of carrying that legacy forward🤍

Setting lines that define your personal, emotional, and physical limits is important.This week’s word is “Boundaries.”Wh...
02/04/2026

Setting lines that define your personal, emotional, and physical limits is important.

This week’s word is “Boundaries.”
When we respect our limits, we create space for care that doesn’t cost our well-being.

Save this for when saying no feels impossible🤍

02/02/2026

Black History Month is a time to celebrate our culture, strength, and resilience🤎

This month, let’s also honour and prioritize our mental health - acknowledging the stories, systems, and experiences that shape us, while making space for healing, rest, and support.

Not just this month, but all year long🫱🏿‍🫲🏽

Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a critical step toward reducing stigma and promoting wellness.Exp...
01/29/2026

Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a critical step toward reducing stigma and promoting wellness.

Explore this carousel to learn more about PTSD and help us break the stigma.

Pressure isn’t always loud.Sometimes it shows up as guilt, tension, or the feeling of always being behind - even when yo...
01/26/2026

Pressure isn’t always loud.
Sometimes it shows up as guilt, tension, or the feeling of always being behind - even when you’re doing your best.

This week’s word is “Pressure”. Not to add more weight, but to name what many of us carry quietly.

Because when we recognize pressure for what it is, we stop treating it like a personal failure.

Save this for when everything feels heavy🤍

Today is   - a reminder that mental health matters. When we support ourselves and our community, we help break the stigm...
01/21/2026

Today is - a reminder that mental health matters. When we support ourselves and our community, we help break the stigma of mental health and build safer spaces for all.

Let’s take a moment to pause and notice what we’re carrying.

Support is available, today and always🤍

Rest isn’t something we earn after doing everything right.It’s something we need - especially as we push through, endure...
01/20/2026

Rest isn’t something we earn after doing everything right.

It’s something we need - especially as we push through, endure, and keep going.

This week’s word is an invitation to slow down without guilt,
and to remember that rest is part of care, not a break from it.

💬 What does rest look like for you right now?

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight - and it’s not a personal failure.Burnout develops when ongoing stress outweighs rest, ...
01/14/2026

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight - and it’s not a personal failure.

Burnout develops when ongoing stress outweighs rest, support, and recovery.�It can affect how we think, feel, and function at work, school, and in daily life.

Learning to recognize burnout is the first step toward protecting your mental health - and seeking support when needed is a strength, not a weakness.

If this post resonates with you or someone you know, save it, share it, or start a conversation.�You don’t have to manage burnout alone 🤍

Words shape how we see ourselves and how we heal🤍Introducing Word of the Week, where we redefine language with care, com...
01/14/2026

Words shape how we see ourselves and how we heal🤍

Introducing Word of the Week, where we redefine language with care, compassion, and honesty.

We’re starting with “Enough” because who you are, right now, is already worthy!

Save this for when the week feels heavy💫

01/08/2026

Self-criticism can sound like pressure, comparison, and the feeling that we’re never doing enough.

But when compassion enters the room, we soften🌿
We stop rushing ourselves.
And healing becomes possible✨

This time of year can bring demands and expectations that affect our mental well-being 💭�You may find yourself wondering...
01/06/2026

This time of year can bring demands and expectations that affect our mental well-being 💭�

You may find yourself wondering whether what you’re feeling is pressure, stress, or anxiety. While these experiences can overlap, they are distinct.

Understanding the difference can help us respond with more compassion - toward ourselves and others 💚

Mental well-being deserves care, not silence!

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