GIRL, IS IT TIME FOR THERAPY? 5 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO SAY YES
Can you believe it’s the middle of May already? Sis, life can be fun and joyful, but other times it can get pretty heavy. When it’s heavy, it can affect how you think, how you feel, how you show up for yourself and others. But how do you know when it’s time to call in […]
FROM CLIENT TO THERAPIST: HOW MY FIRST THERAPY SESSION 32 YEARS AGO CHANGED ME
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and as a therapist, I’m all about promoting mental wellness. Today, I want to share a story I’ve never forgotten—my very first therapy session. I was 18 and had just started college. I was struggling in so many areas—dating someone who didn’t treat me well, adjusting to college life, juggling […]
DEAR DAD: A HEARTFELT LETTER TO FATHERS WHO ABANDONED THEIR CHILDREN
This post was originally published on June 15, 2019 and updated on June 15, 2024. Happy Father’s Day. Today is a day to celebrate and honor fathers and father figures and all they have done for us. However, in many cases, fathers have left the family, and their daughters do not feel like celebrating or […]
THE HOLIDAYS STRESS ME OUT!: 5 WAYS TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR EMOTIONS DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Well, it’s that time again. The holidays are among us. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, etc. A time for family get-togethers, celebrations, etc. You may enjoy this time. It may bring you happiness, joy, excitement, and lots of laughter. This time may also bring you stress, anxiety, depression or anger. Getting together with family, hosting, planning, […]
DEAR SINGLE MOMS: A LETTER TO YOU FROM YOUR CHILDREN
“I didn’t plan on being a single mom, but you have to deal with the cards you are dealt with the best way you can.” ~ Tichina Arnold (actress) Well it’s that time again. Mother’s Day. A day to celebrate mothers, grandmothers and mother-figures. We thank you for everything you have done for us. It’s […]