Category: Self Love

Abuse of Power in Spiritual Leadership: When Faith Is Used to Conceal Harm
For many of us, faith is a lifeline. A compass. A sanctuary.
But what [...]

10 Signs Youâre Being DehumanizedâEven by People Who Say They Support You
This is a crucial questionâbecause recognizing when you are be [...]

Using Michelle Obamaâs Image to Justify White Supremacy Is a Self-OwnâAnd a Betrayal
(Why Black women must speak for ourselves, gatekeep our image, and pro [...]

Braids, Locs, and the Right to Be: The Truth About Black Hair Discrimination
We need less focus on aestheticsâless chatter about whoâs worn braids, [...]

We Carried the Battle. Don’t Rewrite the War.
Black American women do not own braids. Braids have lived on many he [...]

They Mock You, Then Expect You to ServeâThe Trap Ends Now
May you never again fall into the trap of using your labor for an indi [...]

Quick Tips for When You’re Tired of Pretending You’re Okay
(For When You Canât Fall Apart, But Canât Keep Faking Either) [...]

When Pretending You’re Okay Is Wearing You Down
What to Do Instead of Faking It All the Time
Some days, pretending to [...]

You Donât Have to Keep Fighting. Youâre Allowed to Heal.
There comes a time when the world will keep handing you more work to [...]

Weight Gain After Trauma Isnât Just EmotionalâItâs Biological
Letâs stop lying to Survivors.
Letâs stop telling people who have liv [...]