To be a woman is to be in constant mourning. Letting go of your childhood, relationships you’ve outgrown, and dreams that have taken new shape can be exhausting, even amidst all the magic of divine femininity. Within that, letting go of our prepubescent bodies to embrace our “grown woman bodies” can be a complex transition… Continue reading Embracing Your “Grown Woman Body”: How To Navigate Second Puberty
Category: Self Help
Three Ways To Show Up For A Friend Who Is Grieving A Death
Friends are meant to be there not only during the happy times and joyous occasions, but also the difficult situations, like grieving a loved one. Grieving is never easy, It can impact a person’s well-being emotionally, mentally and physically. The outcome of losing a loved one can manifest itself in denial, anger, bargaining, depression and… Continue reading Three Ways To Show Up For A Friend Who Is Grieving A Death
Three Creative Ways To Honor A Loved One Who Passed Away
After losing a loved one, it is normal to feel a void and to know that the emptiness is something that will be carried forever. One of the hardest concepts to accept about death is that it is permanent. However, keeping a person’s memory and legacy alive can help with finding contentment while grieving. Preserving… Continue reading Three Creative Ways To Honor A Loved One Who Passed Away
A Therapist’s Guided Approach to Healing Fractured Relationships With Siblings
Conflict is a natural part of life, but it can be more complex when there is a family rift, especially between siblings. A sibling bond can be layered with positive and negative experiences. Sometimes, those negative experiences outweigh those shared joyful memories. Jealousy, competition, parental favoritism, rivalry and other similar situations lead to sibling conflict.… Continue reading A Therapist’s Guided Approach to Healing Fractured Relationships With Siblings
Ways to Make the Sunday Scaries a Little Less Scary
Sunday evenings have a way of creeping up on you, bringing that familiar feeling of dread. As the weekend draws to a close, the arrival of Monday can ruin what should be a day of relaxation. There are ways to combat the Sunday scaries. It’s time to reclaim your Sundays as a time of peace… Continue reading Ways to Make the Sunday Scaries a Little Less Scary
Emotional Triggers For Empaths, What To Know
Empaths are deeply feeling people, who often take on the emotions of others. The empathic experience can be explained by feelings of sensory overload, absorption other people’s emotions, sensitivity to other people’s insensitivities, and hyper-awareness of the subtle changes in behaviors and relationships. As an empath an individual has a higher capacity for feeling other… Continue reading Emotional Triggers For Empaths, What To Know
13 Daily Quotes From Black Women This Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is all about celebrating the achievements of women throughout history. Black women’s contributions are often under-appreciated and historically erased. Whether its health, entertainment, literature, science and gastronomy, Black women have made notable contributions and are worthy of celebration. Women’s History Month is an opportunity to revel in that energy. Sometimes, all it… Continue reading 13 Daily Quotes From Black Women This Women’s History Month
What I learned about myself after my first couple of visits to therapy
This article is about how therapy can spark an internal revolution to see how women could possible be holding themselves back and to cultivate better personal habits, i.e. not be in victim mode!
The “Strong” Black Woman’s Guide To Avoiding Burnout
Burnout is common amongst women but even more common amongst millennials.
Learn what burnout is, what signs to look for, and how to avoid it so that you’ll stay LIT.
7 Things To Consider Before Leaping Into Another Bad Romance
It’s almost a guarantee when asking a man or woman about characteristics they desire in a mate, you will NOT hear an abbreviated list of five items. In fact, many lists require you to pull up a chair.