Celebrating All Love on Feb. 14th
Some people love Valentine’s Day and eagerly await its approach after New Year’s celebrations are over. Honestly, this is probably the greeting card, floral, candy, and jewelry industries but I’m sure that there are some people too! Others dread the day and many people are indifferent. I tend to fall into the latter category. When […]
Saying “I’m Sorry” like you mean it
What do you do when you hurt someone you love? Well of course you say “I’m sorry.” But what happens when that’s not enough? What happens when the apology doesn’t erase the pain that you’ve caused? Sometimes the pain stems from a betrayal like infidelity in a partnership. Other times it’s unkind words or the […]
Chris & Rihanna, Dangerous Love
Well, it looks like the reunification of Rihanna and Chris has been confirmed. Unfortunately. Am I the only one disappointed that Rihanna has seemingly returned to her ex Chris Brown? As a therapist I am very aware of the history and impact of domestic violence and family trauma on current relationships. Many people who grow […]
Sistah Gurls
by Lexx Brown-James In the May issue of Essence is dedicated to the importance of gilrfriends. You know those sistah gurls, ultimate homies, real chicks, and beloved support systems that women tend to have. She’s the friend who tells you that outfit doesn’t work, hates the person that hurt you with a passion and let’s […]
