Healing from Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma, whether from abuse, neglect, or other painful experiences, can leave lasting marks on our lives. This is a trauma that is way more common than it is talked about. These wounds may show up in the form of trust issues, low self-esteem, or difficulty managing emotions. However, healing from childhood trauma is achievable. […]
Healing Attachment Wounds
Healing attachment wounds is more than just self-improvement—it’s a crucial step toward emotional freedom, especially for Black women grappling with unique challenges. Let’s understand these deep-seated wounds, shall we? With insights from Nijiama C. Smalls’ influential series, The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds, we’ll explore how recognizing and addressing these issues can truly […]
Essential Books About Healing from Trauma
In a world where personal and communal traumas are often carried silently, literature becomes a sanctuary, offering solace and understanding. For black women, the journey of healing from trauma is uniquely complex, intertwined with layers of historical and ongoing societal challenges. Books about healing from trauma can provide not only necessary insights but also practical […]
Friendship Trauma/Marriage Pains
A few years ago, I was in a group of about 6 women friends. We would talk often, meet for lunch or coffee and, take turns hosting girls’ nights in our homes. We confided in each other sharing advice and encouragement while we celebrated our special moments together. We were indeed friends. Along the way, […]
Healing for Men and Women of All Generations
If any of these statements resonate with you, then it’s time to heal. Most of our individual and family problems can be attributed to an unhealed place inside each of us. Filled with vivid examples, tools, and interactive exercises, this book is designed to help every member of the Black Family heal from inner child […]
Montgomery Brawl and the Pain We Carry
I have seen the video several times of the riverfront dock worker Damien Pickett being attacked by several white men and women who refused to move their pontoon as advised in Montgomery Alabama. What I saw was a man attempting to do his job so that he can provide for himself and his family. Yet […]
The Person Who Gets on Your Last Nerves is Here for a Reason!
Ladies, there is something important that we must understand: The people who annoy us and get on our nerves are in our lives for a reason. These people are simply tools to move us to change some type of behavior or negative thinking inside of us. However, we tend to focus on the person or […]
Mental Health in Our Community and the Toxic Patterns We Inherit
I can recall, as a kid, my uncle had many, many, many girlfriends. He playfully referred to himself as a “pimp”, “player” or “G.” He had so many girlfriends that he fathered over eight children by these various women. He was using sex as his way of numbing painful past trauma, and he had become addicted to […]