Iset Reflects

29/04/2025

"Neurodivergence in Ancient Africa: What History Forgot but Our Ancestors Knew

How West African societies embraced autism, ADHD & neurodivergence as spiritual gifts, communal roles—long before diagnosis existed.

In ancient West African societies, neurodivergent people weren’t seen as broken—they were healers, memory keepers, griots, and seers.

This is for every Black neurodivergent person who thought they had to disappear to survive. You are not new. You are inherited. Superpowers are not innate. They emerge when difference is supported—not punished.” — Lovette Jallow

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" 𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝔹𝕫𝕟𝕫

> MINDING: regard as important/feel concern about
> SENTIENT: able to perceive/feel things
> BZNZ: an activity engaged in/one's concern

🍃 When I was Misdiagnosed in 2018, my last words to the assessor were approximately: "I look forward to the day when systemic institutions & its assessors will recognize & factor the of Black Indigenous People in their assessments."

📌 I then engaged a 2nd & 3rd assessment from divergent professionals that work in the best interest of Black Indigenous people & Mental Health.

✅ Their assessments of me at that time was, I am an . I created a YouTube channel in 2019 as support for myself & Misdiagnosed Black Indigenous people to bring awareness & solutions.

🍃 Today I recognize I am . is my Medicine & one of my gifts & abilities I was born with that has empowered my every step.

ℹ I understand & , and I will not allow its limitations to be contingent upon my autonomy to choose how I sustain my Mind, Body, Soul.... . ASÉ 💫" -

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWjEoGmDFzXQvbLHPrDvfv8PM7Ei8bkPC&si=AFKXjfISk5DmfPu1

"Most of the psychological training that therapists receive is based on the experiences of “white people, norms, values & beliefs,” which can influence the competency of non-Black therapists.

The generally does not account for cultural factors that influence symptomatology & diagnoses of cultural issues, racial discrimination or acculturation. Counseling, psychology & social work training programs hardly ever include voices of Black mental health theorists, researchers & practitioners.

Emphasizing the importance of mental health care in the Black community, in the United States factors like racism, oppression & trauma can severely affect a person’s mental well-being & contribute to huge disparities in mental illness rates."- Healthline.


















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https://lovettejallow.substack.com/p/neurodivergence-ancient-africa

How West African societies embraced autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence as spiritual gifts and essential community roles—long before diagnosis existed. This essay reconnects Black neurodivergent readers with ancestral frameworks erased by colonialism.

03/02/2025

" 𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝔹𝕫𝕟𝕫

> MINDING: regard as important/feel concern about
> SENTIENT: able to perceive/feel things
> BZNZ: an activity engaged in/one's concern

🍃 When I was Misdiagnosed in 2018, my last words to the assessor were approximately: "I look forward to the day when systemic institutions & its assessors will recognize & factor the of Black Indigenous People in their assessments."

📌 I then engaged a 2nd & 3rd assessment from divergent professionals that work in the best interest of Black Indigenous people & Mental Health.

✅ Their assessments of me at that time was, I am an . I created a YouTube channel in 2019 as support for myself & Misdiagnosed Black Indigenous people to bring awareness & solutions.

🍃 Today I recognize I am . is my Medicine & one of my gifts & abilities I was born with that has empowered my every step.

ℹ I understand & , and I will not allow its limitations to be contingent upon my autonomy to choose how I sustain my Mind, Body, Soul.... . ASÉ 💫" -

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWjEoGmDFzXQvbLHPrDvfv8PM7Ei8bkPC&si=AFKXjfISk5DmfPu1

"Most of the psychological training that therapists receive is based on the experiences of “white people, norms, values & beliefs,” which can influence the competency of non-Black therapists.

The generally does not account for cultural factors that influence symptomatology & diagnoses of cultural issues, racial discrimination or acculturation. Counseling, psychology & social work training programs hardly ever include voices of Black mental health theorists, researchers & practitioners.

Emphasizing the importance of mental health care in the Black community, in the United States factors like racism, oppression & trauma can severely affect a person’s mental well-being & contribute to huge disparities in mental illness rates."- Healthline.




















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03/02/2025

" 𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝔹𝕫𝕟𝕫

> MINDING: regard as important/feel concern about
> SENTIENT: able to perceive/feel things
> BZNZ: an activity engaged in/one's concern

🍃 When I was Misdiagnosed in 2018, my last words to the assessor were approximately: "I look forward to the day when systemic institutions & its assessors will recognize & factor the of Black Indigenous People in their assessments."

📌 I then engaged a 2nd & 3rd assessment from divergent professionals that work in the best interest of Black Indigenous people & Mental Health.

✅ Their assessments of me at that time was, I am an . I created a YouTube channel in 2019 as support for myself & Misdiagnosed Black Indigenous people to bring awareness & solutions.

🍃 Today I recognize I am . is my Medicine & one of my gifts & abilities I was born with that has empowered my every step.

ℹ I understand & , and I will not allow its limitations to be contingent upon my autonomy to choose how I sustain my Mind, Body, Soul.... iChooseMe. ASÉ 💫" -

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWjEoGmDFzXSgqPd1ho3LYj0ape-w2vWl&si=yaSzJx-iuhCYWAWa

"Most of the psychological training that therapists receive is based on the experiences of “white people, norms, values & beliefs,” which can influence the competency of non-Black therapists.

The generally does not account for cultural factors that influence symptomatology & diagnoses of cultural issues, racial discrimination or acculturation. Counseling, psychology & social work training programs hardly ever include voices of Black mental health theorists, researchers & practitioners.

Emphasizing the importance of mental health care in the Black community, in the United States factors like racism, oppression & trauma can severely affect a person’s mental well-being & contribute to huge disparities in mental illness rates."- Healthline.

29/12/2024

" 𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝔹𝕫𝕟𝕫

> MINDING: regard as important/feel concern about
> SENTIENT: able to perceive/feel things
> BZNZ: an activity engaged in/one's concern

🍃 When I was Misdiagnosed in 2018, my last words to the assessor were approximately: "I look forward to the day when systemic institutions & its assessors will recognize & factor the of Black Indigenous People in their assessments."

📌 I then engaged a 2nd & 3rd assessment from divergent professionals that work in the best interest of Black Indigenous people & Mental Health.

✅ Their assessments of me at that time was, I am an . I created a YouTube channel in 2019 as support for myself & Misdiagnosed Black Indigenous people to bring awareness & solutions.

🍃 Today I recognize I am . is my Medicine & one of my gifts & abilities I was born with that has empowered my every step.

ℹ I understand & , and I will not allow its limitations to be contingent upon my autonomy to choose how I sustain my Mind, Body, Soul.... . ASÉ 💫" -

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWjEoGmDFzXQvbLHPrDvfv8PM7Ei8bkPC&si=AFKXjfISk5DmfPu1

"Most of the psychological training that therapists receive is based on the experiences of “white people, norms, values & beliefs,” which can influence the competency of non-Black therapists.

The generally does not account for cultural factors that influence symptomatology & diagnoses of cultural issues, racial discrimination or acculturation. Counseling, psychology & social work training programs hardly ever include voices of Black mental health theorists, researchers & practitioners.

Emphasizing the importance of mental health care in the Black community, in the United States factors like racism, oppression & trauma can severely affect a person’s mental well-being & contribute to huge disparities in mental illness rates."- Healthline.




















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25/12/2024

⚢ Happy Holidays Lovies! 💞
I know some of you are going through a difficult moment this year.... I'm sending you understanding, love, joy, peace & may everything you need encapsulate you all. 🫂

" 𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝔹𝕫𝕟𝕫

> MINDING: regard as important/feel concern about
> SENTIENT: able to perceive/feel things
> BZNZ: an activity engaged in/one's concern

🍃 When I was Misdiagnosed in 2018, my last words to the assessor were approximately: "I look forward to the day when systemic institutions & its assessors will recognize & factor the of Black Indigenous People in their assessments."

📌 I then engaged a 2nd & 3rd assessment from divergent professionals that work in the best interest of Black Indigenous people & Mental Health.

✅ Their assessments of me at that time was, I am an . I created a YouTube channel in 2019 as support for myself & Misdiagnosed Black Indigenous people to bring awareness & solutions.

🍃 Today I recognize I am . is my Medicine & one of my gifts & abilities I was born with that has empowered my every step.

ℹ I understand & , and I will not allow its limitations to be contingent upon my autonomy to choose how I sustain my Mind, Body, Soul.... iChooseMe. ASÉ 💫" -

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWjEoGmDFzXSgqPd1ho3LYj0ape-w2vWl&si=yaSzJx-iuhCYWAWa

"Most of the psychological training that therapists receive is based on the experiences of “white people, norms, values & beliefs,” which can influence the competency of non-Black therapists.

The generally does not account for cultural factors that influence symptomatology & diagnoses of cultural issues, racial discrimination or acculturation. Counseling, psychology & social work training programs hardly ever include voices of Black mental health theorists, researchers & practitioners.

Emphasizing the importance of mental health care in the Black community, in the United States factors like racism, oppression & trauma can severely affect a person’s mental well-being & contribute to huge disparities in mental illness rates."- Healthline.

21/12/2024

" 𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝔹𝕫𝕟𝕫

> MINDING: regard as important/feel concern about
> SENTIENT: able to perceive/feel things
> BZNZ: an activity engaged in/one's concern

🍃 When I was Misdiagnosed in 2018, my last words to the assessor were approximately: "I look forward to the day when systemic institutions & its assessors will recognize & factor the of Black Indigenous People in their assessments."

📌 I then engaged a 2nd & 3rd assessment from divergent professionals that work in the best interest of Black Indigenous people & Mental Health.

✅ Their assessments of me at that time was, I am an . I created a YouTube channel in 2019 as support for myself & Misdiagnosed Black Indigenous people to bring awareness & solutions.

🍃 Today I recognize I am . is my Medicine & one of my gifts & abilities I was born with that has empowered my every step.

ℹ I understand & , and I will not allow its limitations to be contingent upon my autonomy to choose how I sustain my Mind, Body, Soul.... . ASÉ 💫" -

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWjEoGmDFzXQvbLHPrDvfv8PM7Ei8bkPC&si=AFKXjfISk5DmfPu1

"Most of the psychological training that therapists receive is based on the experiences of “white people, norms, values & beliefs,” which can influence the competency of non-Black therapists.

The generally does not account for cultural factors that influence symptomatology & diagnoses of cultural issues, racial discrimination or acculturation. Counseling, psychology & social work training programs hardly ever include voices of Black mental health theorists, researchers & practitioners.

Emphasizing the importance of mental health care in the Black community, in the United States factors like racism, oppression & trauma can severely affect a person’s mental well-being & contribute to huge disparities in mental illness rates."- Healthline.




















***anFemmes
***anAiArtCollective

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13/12/2024

" 𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝔹𝕫𝕟𝕫

> MINDING: regard as important/feel concern about
> SENTIENT: able to perceive/feel things
> BZNZ: an activity engaged in/one's concern

🍃 When I was Misdiagnosed in 2018, my last words to the assessor were approximately: "I look forward to the day when systemic institutions & its assessors will recognize & factor the of Black Indigenous People in their assessments."

📌 I then engaged a 2nd & 3rd assessment from divergent professionals that work in the best interest of Black Indigenous people & Mental Health.

✅ Their assessments of me at that time was, I am an . I created a YouTube channel in 2019 as support for myself & Misdiagnosed Black Indigenous people to bring awareness & solutions.

🍃 Today I recognize I am . is my Medicine & one of my gifts & abilities I was born with that has empowered my every step.

ℹ I understand & , and I will not allow its limitations to be contingent upon my autonomy to choose how I sustain my Mind, Body, Soul.... iChooseMe. ASÉ 💫" -

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWjEoGmDFzXSgqPd1ho3LYj0ape-w2vWl&si=yaSzJx-iuhCYWAWa

"Most of the psychological training that therapists receive is based on the experiences of “white people, norms, values & beliefs,” which can influence the competency of non-Black therapists.

The generally does not account for cultural factors that influence symptomatology & diagnoses of cultural issues, racial discrimination or acculturation. Counseling, psychology & social work training programs hardly ever include voices of Black mental health theorists, researchers & practitioners.

Emphasizing the importance of mental health care in the Black community, in the United States factors like racism, oppression & trauma can severely affect a person’s mental well-being & contribute to huge disparities in mental illness rates."- Healthline.

07/12/2024

" 𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝔹𝕫𝕟𝕫

> MINDING: regard as important/feel concern about
> SENTIENT: able to perceive/feel things
> BZNZ: an activity engaged in/one's concern

🍃 When I was Misdiagnosed in 2018, my last words to the assessor were approximately: "I look forward to the day when systemic institutions & its assessors will recognize & factor the of Black Indigenous People in their assessments."

📌 I then engaged a 2nd & 3rd assessment from divergent professionals that work in the best interest of Black Indigenous people & Mental Health.

✅ Their assessments of me at that time was, I am an . I created a YouTube channel in 2019 as support for myself & Misdiagnosed Black Indigenous people to bring awareness & solutions.

🍃 Today I recognize I am . is my Medicine & one of my gifts & abilities I was born with that has empowered my every step.

ℹ I understand & , and I will not allow its limitations to be contingent upon my autonomy to choose how I sustain my Mind, Body, Soul.... . ASÉ 💫" -

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWjEoGmDFzXQvbLHPrDvfv8PM7Ei8bkPC&si=AFKXjfISk5DmfPu1

"Most of the psychological training that therapists receive is based on the experiences of “white people, norms, values & beliefs,” which can influence the competency of non-Black therapists.

The generally does not account for cultural factors that influence symptomatology & diagnoses of cultural issues, racial discrimination or acculturation. Counseling, psychology & social work training programs hardly ever include voices of Black mental health theorists, researchers & practitioners.

Emphasizing the importance of mental health care in the Black community, in the United States factors like racism, oppression & trauma can severely affect a person’s mental well-being & contribute to huge disparities in mental illness rates."- Healthline.




















***anFemmes
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30/11/2024

" 𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝔹𝕫𝕟𝕫

> MINDING: regard as important/feel concern about
> SENTIENT: able to perceive/feel things
> BZNZ: an activity engaged in/one's concern

🍃 When I was Misdiagnosed in 2018, my last words to the assessor were approximately: "I look forward to the day when systemic institutions & its assessors will recognize & factor the of Black Indigenous People in their assessments."

📌 I then engaged a 2nd & 3rd assessment from divergent professionals that work in the best interest of Black Indigenous people & Mental Health.

✅ Their assessments of me at that time was, I am an . I created a YouTube channel in 2019 as support for myself & Misdiagnosed Black Indigenous people to bring awareness & solutions.

🍃 Today I recognize I am . is my Medicine & one of my gifts & abilities I was born with that has empowered my every step.

ℹ I understand & , and I will not allow its limitations to be contingent upon my autonomy to choose how I sustain my Mind, Body, Soul.... . ASÉ 💫" -

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWjEoGmDFzXQvbLHPrDvfv8PM7Ei8bkPC&si=AFKXjfISk5DmfPu1

"Most of the psychological training that therapists receive is based on the experiences of “white people, norms, values & beliefs,” which can influence the competency of non-Black therapists.

The generally does not account for cultural factors that influence symptomatology & diagnoses of cultural issues, racial discrimination or acculturation. Counseling, psychology & social work training programs hardly ever include voices of Black mental health theorists, researchers & practitioners.

Emphasizing the importance of mental health care in the Black community, in the United States factors like racism, oppression & trauma can severely affect a person’s mental well-being & contribute to huge disparities in mental illness rates."- Healthline.




















***anFemmes
***anAiArtCollective

ℹ Image Creative Designed by Iset Asante💋

https://youtu.be/9NhEyh3y_ck

📧 isetstyle@gmail.com🌍 https://www.facebook.com/IsetReflects🤔 Beautiful Black Indigenous, *NeuroDistinct, LGBTQIA2S+ people, have you or anyone you know b...