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#TeamIntrovert: 5 Posts on Staying Sane as a “Quiet” Person

August 13, 2021August 9, 2021 0

If you’ve been following me on social or keeping up with the blog, you’re aware that I’m proudly #teamintrovert. Being an introvert is an integral part of how I experience social aspects of my life. I’ve also written about how my introversion […]

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Black Feminist Therapy: A Primer

June 6, 2021September 10, 2021 0

For me, this is the beginning of an exploration, a path I’m trying to shape for myself. I’ve accepted that if I’m going to be forced to produce under capitalism, I’ll at least try to disrupt where I can. Recently, […]

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Mental Health Crisis? Alternatives to Calling the Police

March 28, 2021April 16, 2021 0

Why do we need alternatives to calling the police when in crisis? Because police are not trained mental health professionals, NEITHER are they examples for de-escalation. In 2020, we were unfortunately inundated with reminders of what happens when police become […]

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(Black) Gifted and Insecure

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 0

Adapted from a previously published post on my former blog “The Boujeeratchademic” As a Black girl and Gifted student, I felt like I was expected to assume a certain humility. Insecurities heightened by a redirection of support away from me […]

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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 […]

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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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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 […]

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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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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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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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