Should I Just Accept Being Single Forever?
- Nyomi Banks
- May 29
- 2 min read
The Listener Letter That Sparked a Movement — and Why You Need to Tune In Tonight
It started with a letter. A 42-year-old disabled veteran wrote to me with a question so raw, it stopped me in my tracks:
"Should I just accept the fact that I’m going to be single forever?"
He’d experienced heartbreak, rejection, and deep emotional exhaustion while managing his mental health. That question became the heartbeat of an entire series—a month of powerful conversations that we called the Love & Mental Health Series on Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap.
And tonight, we close the month with a LIVE recap episode that will be more than just a reflection—it will be a celebration of truth, healing, and community.
💬 What We've Covered These Past 4 Weeks
Week 1: Dating While Managing Mental Health
With guest Krista Nicole, we explored how vulnerable it is to date while living with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or trauma. The fear of rejection. The fear of being “too much.” And the very real risk of ghosting.
Krista said it best:
"Your diagnosis doesn’t make you unlovable."
Week 2: Supporting a Partner with Mental Health Challenges
With Aqueelah Wheatley, LMFT, we unpacked what it means to support your partner without losing yourself. We talked boundaries, caregiver burnout, and a powerful story from a listener who had never told her fiancé about her depression.
Week 3: Navigating Relationships During Mental Wellness Month
With Alex Olosunde, we went deep on emotional safety, especially when one partner is ready for therapy and the other isn’t. Dr. Will reminded us:
"Silence is not peace."
Week 4: Breaking Generational Barriers in Mental Health & Relationships
And last week, with Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey, we exposed the truth about inherited trauma, childhood abuse, and generational silence.
One listener wrote:
"I was sexually abused by a family member... I’m afraid to have children. I don’t want the cycle to continue."
It was real. It was heavy. It was necessary.
🚀 Why You Need to Tune In Tonight
Tonight at 6PM PST / 9PM EST, we go LIVE for our final episode in the series.
I’ll be joined by our incredible resident therapist Dr. Will Washington and my ride-or-die co-host Dog Pound Mike Mike as we:
Revisit each episode’s most powerful moments
Open the phone lines for live listener questions
Share YOUR stories and reflections from the past month
Celebrate how far we’ve come
💖 This Is More Than a Conversation
This is a movement.
All month long, we've partnered with Mental Health America, and 100% of donations and proceeds from our Mind & Heart merch line go to support real mental health services for families, veterans, and communities in need.
📅 Donate Today: give.classy.org/LoveAndMentalHealth🌂
🔔 Don’t Miss It
LIVE TonightAsk Nyomi: Bridging the Gap📅 May 29, 2025🕒 6PM PST / 9PM EST📺 Streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram Live
You matter. Your voice matters. Your healing matters.
Join us. Bring your questions. And let’s continue to bridge the gap—together.
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