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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
**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 […]
While my priority is always about being mentally fit, I realized just how much my physical fitness was a necessary link to my mental well-being. This is about what I did to get physically fit during quarantine, and what you […]
Last month, I spent some time solo-brunching to do some deep thinking around my goal setting for 2020. I reflected on the beginnings of this process and why it is so important to me. How it all began. I started […]
I consider myself an expert on authenticity because I’ve been living it for quite a good while now. I’ve been in enough stifling and unfulfilling places to know that what I carry around now is the rawest version of myself. […]
Previously written blog post from TheBoujeeRatchademic, reflecting on my 2017 mental health diagnosis: I’ve officially been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Initially, I thought I’d feel elated to finally know this, to know that I wasn’t just imagining this stuff, […]