As a young Black woman in leadership, I’m learning that empathy is both a strength and a struggle — especially in spaces that don’t make room for it. This week’s reflection dives into setting emotional boundaries, organizing your relationships into circles, and building a therapy toolbox to stay grounded. If you’re navigating early career challenges, politics, or burnout, this post is for you.
Summer can be a beautiful time to be pregnant—but let's be real: it can also be uncomfortably hot . As a doula, I’ve supported many...
We all carry stories—some that have shaped us in beautiful ways, and others that have left behind wounds we’re still learning how to...
Healing is a journey, not a destination. For many of us, the path from surviving to thriving isn’t linear. It’s not as simple as saying...
It’s no secret that Black women are some of the strongest, most resilient people on the planet. We carry the weight of history, personal...
As a survivor of intimate partner violence, a researcher studying the systems that protect abusers, and an advocate who has supported...
Have you ever felt like something was off , but couldn’t quite put your finger on it? Or maybe you’ve been told that you’re...
For so many of us—especially survivors—boundaries feel complicated.You want to say no, but you don’t want to seem cold.You want space,...
There’s a moment in every healing journey when you look at yourself and wonder: “Will I ever feel whole again?” Whether the pain came...
I didn’t expect to start this blog post by saying I recently ended up in the emergency room. But here we are. I’ve always known that...
Dear readers, I am writing to you on February 15th, the day after Valentine’s Day and also National Side Chick Day - as my mom graciously...
With restrictions in hospital settings around maternity care, it's no surprise that your Doula might have to phone in, FaceTime your...
The past few months have been extremely difficult. I have never felt so lost and out of touch with reality before. It feels like I am...
