Daily Motion II

As humans, there is an unspoken expectation to cover up our wounds and pain and make our lives appear perfect. This has never ceased to amaze me because scientifically I am aware that there is natural disinfection and healing associated with exposure and aeration of wounds. This culture has permeated our entire world and seats deeply rooted in our religious communities allowing issues of great pain to fester into unimaginable torture while we go about our processes of perfection display.

Amazingly I have seen this same concept play out in my examintation rooms where patients lie about symtoms to avoid being put on medication or lie about compliance with their treatment recommendations. It is a greater pain to me, as a woman of color, that these issues have a greater social impact amongst minority communities.

Isn’t it amazing that the very places where we should be most truthful and authentic so that we can get the help we need is where we put up appearances of perfection? If the clinic and the church are indeed places of healing, why then do we mask our pain as we magnanimously present our facade clamored body mobiles in a grand display of empty rituals?

This is what led me to write and produce both seasons of the drama series Daily Motion. Alongside my passion for music, I believe in drama as an effective tool of depicting the commonality of these issues in our communities and propagating healing. My specific area of passion is using drama to highlight sensitive issues that people may not readily discuss as they are deep areas of hurt and stigmatization. These include issues of mental heath disorders, domestic violence and abuse, infidelity, infertility, rape, parenting problems, marital discord, grief, sexual dysfunction, divorce, women's health issues, addiction and so much more. The unfortunate reality is that when these situations are left unaddressed, they eventually harm our relationships, health, families, and the society at large. The undeniable truth is that women are disproportionately adversely affected by these conditions.

This series delves beyond the facade to bring you the human story from it's truest perspective. Unveiling intimate secrets, lies, and truths that threaten our relationships and trust in God, this dramatic family series is sure to touch your heart, try your strength, and question your faith while pointing you in the direction of healing.

I believe that the visual cues are helpful to raise awareness among people who may be in similar situations that they are not alone. It helps them to identify with the issues, realize that they don't have to suppress their experiences, and that they can speak out. The drama series also helps to point them in the right directions to seek help as it emphasizes the importance of support groups, therapy and seeking help.

In addition to the drama series, the Daily Motion Haven of love is an online support group that creates a safe space not only to raise awareness of the issues but also encourages people to communicate them and utilizing a multidisciplinary approach with various specialists point them to the resources they need to pursue a life of continous healing.

The path to healing is first one of recognition, admission, and openness to the communication of the issues.