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If you struggle with setting healthy boundaries and want to create an adaptive framework for your relationships, it may take practice and patience to strike the right balance, especially if you have never seen this modeled in your own home
Have you ever felt like you're taking two steps forward and one step back in therapy? You've been doing the work. You’ve been consistent and are starting to say, "I'm right back where I started. Haven't I processed this already?
In the face of intersecting oppressions, Black women are often carrying not only their own burdens but those of their families and communities as well. As Audre Lorde reminds us, self care for Black women isn't merely a luxury—it's "an act of political warfare" in a world that has historically demanded their sacrifice and service to others.
Understanding the intricate relationship between our loving relationships and how they impact our mental health is essential for fostering healthy relationships and a more balanced emotional well-being.
The truth is, many of us have faced difficult moments this year. Whether it’s been personal loss, professional setbacks, or unexpected life challenges, it’s easy to feel disillusioned or overwhelmed. But as Chadwick Boseman wisely said, “The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose.”
Maybe you don’t want to admit to other people the reason why you are not feeling the holiday spirit. Maybe you are one of the many who are grieving this season. Even though this time of year is promoted as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration, this is not the reality for everyone.