Regression – How to Over Come It
Regression is the ultimate taboo in any type of recovery journey; at least that’s what it can feel like. However, regression or relapse can be more common than you think. Hence, the need to have an open and candid…
Grieving During a Pandemic Is NORMAL
When COVID-19 began to circulate in the news and rapidly reach pandemic status; many of us were stunned. After all, with so many different interpretations of what was going on with this virus, much of the world didn’t know…
Sistas How Ya’ll Feel?A Self Love Check-In
As a child, I remember my day dreams always consisted of me being someone different. With all the entertainment on television and pictures in magazines; the ideal beauty standard was clear. Thin. White. Flat butts. Busty. When there was…
6 Ways to Mental Health Care During COVID19
Mental health care may seem like such small potatoes on the menu of things to care about right now. With the COVID19 pandemic rapidly impacting all aspects of our life; we may not realize why right now it’s so…
Disability Visibility- Why it Matters
Disability visibility may seem like a foreign phrase if you’ve never had a disability. Chances are you may not think about the lack of representation disability gets in media. And honestly, that’s to be expected. Most of us fail…
Social Media – How to Be More Intentional in Using It
Social media is as common as air these days. I remember a time when social media in it’s earliest form was just a burgeoning concept. The good ol’ days of AOL & Yahoo chat, Black Planet, MySpace and so…
Impostor Syndrome – What I’ve Learned
Impostor syndrome is a term that you may or may not be familiar with. It’s defined as: a pattern of behavior where people doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent, often internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud. – Psychology…
Healing Isn’t Linear
When we experience trauma in our lives whether emotionally,mentally or physically; somewhere in our minds we have the desire to get over or to heal from said trauma. Self help books, talk show therapists and self proclaimed gurus alike…
4 Ways to Combat Your Depression
Here on this blog, you all KNOW how much mental health is a big deal. I try to share information I think will be helpful, so today’s post is no different! Did you know that one in ten adults…
Navigating Travel Arrangements w/a Disability
I have always had anxiety issues since I was a little kid. Most people would never know when meeting me; but I have social anxiety to this day! Through therapeutic methods over the years both talking and medication; I’ve…