06/21/2026
On June 20, 2026, I was invited to speak and serve as a presence for mental health support for the production of “The Story of Derrick Wallace” by Childhoodslost Theatre Group. 🎭 The play tells the story of Derrick Wallace, a young Black 17-year old teen, who has to navigate trauma, issues surrounding identity, and surviving the hardships that have plagued him since his youth. This was the second time I was invited by Childhoodslost (first time for “Where Broken Boys Go”), and I am so grateful for the opportunity to bring awareness to the importance of mental health therapy and the impact of intergenerational trauma, especially among the Black community. Childhoodslost has been telling stories for 15 years that shines a light on issues of mental health, abuse, intergenerational trauma, and many other important topics. I encourage you to take the time to support and show love for their incredible work, as you can provide an experience for a youth or teen in the arts that can be healing. ❤️