True solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community extends far beyond rainbow flags and Pride Month celebrations. It requires ongoing commitment to advocacy, education, and the creation of genuinely inclusive spaces where all individuals can thrive authentically
If you struggle with setting healthy boundaries and want to create an adaptive framework for your relationships, it may take practice and patience to strike the right balance, especially if you have never seen this modeled in your own home
Have you ever felt like you're taking two steps forward and one step back in therapy? You've been doing the work. You’ve been consistent and are starting to say, "I'm right back where I started. Haven't I processed this already?
In the face of intersecting oppressions, Black women are often carrying not only their own burdens but those of their families and communities as well. As Audre Lorde reminds us, self care for Black women isn't merely a luxury—it's "an act of political warfare" in a world that has historically demanded their sacrifice and service to others.
While the whole world manages health concerns related to the pandemic, African Americans and Asian Americans have the extra burden of trauma due to racialized violence. After the March 19th shooting in an Atlanta spa and six Asian women dead, people were again reminded of the evil that was always present.
As I sit in front of my computer to write Ibisanmi Relational Health’s first blog in the month that we celebrate Black History and Black Love, I can’t help but think about the trials and tribulations our ancestors and elders endured in a world that saw them less than human and unworthy of love and strong familial relationships.
True solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community extends far beyond rainbow flags and Pride Month celebrations. It requires ongoing commitment to advocacy, education, and the creation of genuinely inclusive spaces where all individuals can thrive authentically
If you struggle with setting healthy boundaries and want to create an adaptive framework for your relationships, it may take practice and patience to strike the right balance, especially if you have never seen this modeled in your own home
Have you ever felt like you're taking two steps forward and one step back in therapy? You've been doing the work. You’ve been consistent and are starting to say, "I'm right back where I started. Haven't I processed this already?
In the face of intersecting oppressions, Black women are often carrying not only their own burdens but those of their families and communities as well. As Audre Lorde reminds us, self care for Black women isn't merely a luxury—it's "an act of political warfare" in a world that has historically demanded their sacrifice and service to others.
Understanding the intricate relationship between our loving relationships and how they impact our mental health is essential for fostering healthy relationships and a more balanced emotional well-being.
The truth is, many of us have faced difficult moments this year. Whether it’s been personal loss, professional setbacks, or unexpected life challenges, it’s easy to feel disillusioned or overwhelmed. But as Chadwick Boseman wisely said, “The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose.”
