“This is one of the reasons why we need to talk more about mental health, because everyone is dealing with trauma, discomfort, and difficulties in different ways,” Obama said in a video posted on the People’s website.
For a cover article on the issue, Obama told People’s Magazine, “I had to accept what I was going through, because many times we feel we have to cover that part of ourselves, we should always look up and down if we are hard under water. Not pedaling. “
“The killing of black men by police continued unabated. It’s an eight-minute experience to watch this video of George Floyd. It’s a very different thing, not to mention being in the middle of an infection.”
Obama also told People’s Magazine that he had been vaccinated for Covid-19.
“I encourage everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible,” he said.
The former first lady also shared that the epidemic has allowed her and former President Barack Obama to build a stronger relationship with their two daughters because they are separated at home.
“This has been a challenging time. A lot of people have struggled: jobs have been lost, people are starving,” he told the crowd. “We have learned to value our blessings, health and family.”
CNN’s Alison Gordon, Jacqueline Howard and Andrea Kane contributed to the report.
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