The Unnamed Victims of Violence
The death of the son of NFL star Adrian Peterson reminds us that children are the silent victims of domestic violence. They don’t have adult voices but many times they have to deal with adult problems. If you have or know a child in the midst of a violent relationship consider these tools and resources […]
Being a Minority in a Majority World
As Black women we don’t always identify and discuss the daily stress and pressures of racism and discrimination. We know that it’s there we just don’t often dwell on it or put words to it. We’re prepared for and have experienced sales people following us in stores. But what about the other interactions throughout our […]
Say No Like You Mean It
Do you ever find yourself saying Yes when you should be saying No? Do you kick yourself for agreeing to something that you have no time or interest in doing? Are you resentful because you said yes when you should have said no? Then it’s time to learn how to say no! This isn’t an […]
Therapist Heal Thyself, Part 2
I went to my therapy session armed with a notebook and pen. I expected to leave the session full of emotion and recommendations and I didn’t want to miss a thing. Driving to her office I felt a mixture of nervousness, excitement, and anticipation. I knew what I wanted to talk about and it felt like […]
Forgiveness = Freedom
Forgiveness is about freeing ourselves from pain we didn’t cause. It’s not about the other person but about about releasing yourself from the hurt and anguish you’re left with. Read more to learn the steps toward forgiveness.
