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On Stacey Abrams and the Mules of the World

January 6, 2021January 13, 2021 10

Sister Zora told us. Black women are the mules of the world. Somehow the hardest, most thankless work lands in our laps every time. But it’s not a mystery. It is the legacy of white supremacist patriarchy that keeps us […]

#mental health

How to Find a Good Therapist

December 13, 2020December 27, 2020 18

So you think you need a therapist? (Hint: Even if you don’t think so, you probably do). Given the content of this blog, being asked about how to find a good therapist is a frequent inquiry. Usually, it’s either how […]

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#mental health

Journal for Self-Care: 3 Reasons Why

November 29, 2020December 27, 2020 8

Self-care takes many forms. For some, it’s bubble baths and spa dates. For others, it’s drawing boundaries and saying no. And sometimes it’s identifying and changing demoralizing behaviors. For me, it’s all of the above, with the added commitment of […]

#Introvert

Help! Introverted Black Girl at Thanksgiving

November 22, 2020December 13, 2020 0

I know the pandemic is supposed to be slowing down Thanksgiving for some of us. But I can’t help but think about my love/hate relationship with this holiday as an introverted Black girl. If your Black family is anything like […]

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#mental health

How to Fight Seasonal Depression

November 15, 2020December 27, 2020 12

Depending on where you’re located the sun is basically playing peekabo from now until spring. You may have heard of “seasonal affective disorder”, now being referred to as Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern. (Source: NAMI). You may have […]

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More About Me & My Journey

November 10, 2020December 27, 2020 4

In trying to write this about me post, it’s amazing to reflect on how much I’ve changed since the first time I wrote one for my blog. Usually, it’s hard to talk about who I am because I previously have […]

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#Lifestyle #mental health

Authenticity is Self-Care: A Follow Up

November 1, 2020December 16, 2020 0

If you haven’t read the Part I of Authenticity is Self-Care, then go check that out first. I love that post because it pissed off someone that hollered like a hit dog. It made me realize I was probably on […]

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#mental health

Let’s Talk About Trauma

October 15, 2020December 27, 2020 2

**Trigger Warning: mentions of violence and experiences that cause trauma It is my observation that many people of color, particularly Black people, are really not aware that they’ve experienced trauma. Or, they don’t understand just how much trauma eats away […]

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#social justice

Ambitiously Changing Directions: The Time is Now

August 27, 2020December 27, 2020 0

7 Bullets. 8+ minutes. Strangulation. 44 shots. James, George, Sandra, Keith, Tony, Breonna. The Time is Now. This is about challenging myself. A few months ago, a couple posts on this blog and a string of emails in my newsletter […]

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#Lifestyle

Overcome Anxiety About Money

July 18, 2020January 13, 2021 11

The year is 2016. I live 900 miles away from my parents, year one in a PhD program that lied to me about money I planned to use to pay my rent, and I’m staring at a notice that says […]

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INFJ. Unapologetically Black. Inspired by Black women. Committed to community wellness. Immersing in healing justice. #ALLblackgirlsmatter My musings focus on authenticity and wellness as tools for achieving personal freedom.

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