Going no contact with your parents is a difficult decision that is not taken lightly. It is a decision that is often made after years of trying to reconcile differences and repair relationships that have been fraught with tension, conflict, or abuse. However, sometimes it is the only option for your mental and emotional well-being.
Get it out of your head and onto paper. Try these journal prompts. What does my inner critic try to… Read more Journal Time: Write & Heal
This story was submitted by Shanise of Charlotte, NC in support of our “Black Girl Mental Health” series. Sis we… Read more Shanise’s Story: “I don’t need therapy!”
Sometimes we suppress our emotions, avoid sensitive topics, and delay our healing while operating on the falsehood that things will… Read more Five Reasons Why: You Should Heal NOW
“Mental health became important to me when I was diagnosed with anxiety in 2019.” Throughout my years, I always said… Read more Kiara’s Story: “My mom told me to figure it out on my own.”
Communication is key, especially in relationships. Partnerships require a level of vulnerability that can be frightening at times. Remember expressing… Read more How to communicate like a BOSS
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