The Power of Setting Boundaries — For Your Peace and Purpose
As women, especially Black women, we often find ourselves giving and giving to others. We nurture our families, support our friends, and show up for our communities. But what happens when we give so much of ourselves that we’re left with nothing? It’s easy to lose ourselves in the roles we play, but here’s the […]
Why Grown Women Still Need Therapy
As Black women, we often carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. We are daughters, mothers, sisters, friends, and community leaders, expected to be strong, resilient, and unshakable. But sometimes, that weight becomes too heavy to bear alone. And that’s when therapy becomes an essential tool in our healing journey. It’s easy to […]
The Day I Had to Forgive My Ex Without An Apology
Forgiveness is hard. And sometimes, the hardest people to forgive are those who never apologized. That was my situation — having to forgive someone who never acknowledged the hurt they caused. But what I learned was that forgiveness isn’t about them; it’s about me. I held onto resentment for years, thinking I was punishing my […]
God Told Me To Rest — And I Didn’t Listen
I’ve always been the go-getter, the one who doesn’t stop until the job is done. If you need something, I’m there. And for a while, I wore my busyness like a badge of honor. But God had other plans. One day, while I was running around trying to keep all the plates spinning, God spoke […]
Why Grown Women Still Need Therapy
As grown women, we often feel the pressure to have it all together. We juggle careers, relationships, family responsibilities, and our faith, all while maintaining the appearance of strength. But here’s the truth: even the most confident, successful, and faith-filled women still need therapy. Therapy is not just for crisis situations. It’s not just for […]
You Can Be Soft and Strong, Sis — Both
In a world that often tells us to pick one, I’m here to tell you: you can be both soft and strong. Too often, we’re told that vulnerability is weakness, that softness is an invitation for others to take advantage. But the truth is, embracing your softness doesn’t diminish your strength — it amplifies it. […]