Self-Care
Why We Should Forgive and 10 Steps On How To Forgive Ourselves
Forgiveness is a loaded word, and can even be triggering, especially as forgiveness has been weaponized against survivors of abuse. Many religions discuss the importance of forgiveness. They discuss it as if it’s a must in order to be accepted into heaven or to be right with a higher power. For others to forgive someone…
Read More5 Steps to Overcoming Loneliness
Many people struggle with feeling lonely. Loneliness is not about being alone. After all many people feel happy and rejuvenated by being alone. Loneliness is tied with emptiness and worthiness. You may crave connection with others but your state of mind prevents you from doing this. Whether you feel like you’re trying and not succeeding…
Read MoreHow Trauma Impacts Self-Esteem: How You Can Heal and Feel Worthy of Self Love and Acceptance
In recent news we have been bombarded by celebrities who are in pain and struggling. Whether they have chronic depression which leads them to take their lives or they relapse in their addiction. The thing they all have in common is intense pain that feels unending. This pain is what all of my trauma survivors,…
Read MoreSelf-Esteem in the African-American Community
Let’s get real deep about something that I believe is unique to the African-American experience. This is around a message that we as black Americans receive from our parents, caregivers, and other adults in our lives. The message is “You have to work 10x’s harder than any white person to get ahead”. Now this message…
Read MoreTrying to Find Balance and Calm When Your Constantly Experiencing Dysregulation
What is dysregulation? Dysregulation is a popular term that describes a complex system of reactions to stress which ultimately leaves a person either to move towards or away from something/someone.Dysregulation may feel like tension in your muscles, anxiety and worry. It may feel like a sense of dread, hopelessness or sadness-the desire to give up.…
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