The weight of not fitting into the “mold” can be different for each member of the BIPOC community, but to not acknowledge that we carry an extra weight would be a disservice to ourselves. In therapy, healing can be aided by working with a therapist who either understands your cultural background and experience, or is of the BIPOC community themselves. Understanding the different cultural expectations, norms and interpersonal struggles faced in BIPOC communities can facilitate communicating the clients’ struggles and encourage deeper work.