Black History
Exploring The Intersection
As an African American woman, I've reflected deeply on the importance of understanding the stories of my ancestors. This curiosity has brought attention to my maternal health story and mental well-being, leading me to take deeper, profound, proactive steps following the loss of my parents.
Show Up for Yourself
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to get caught up in the needs and demands of others, often neglecting our well-being in the process. However, taking the time to show up for ourselves is crucial for our happiness and fulfillment and enables us to better show up for others.
Emotional Resilience
Emotional resilience and purpose emerge.
The emotional pain of grief, filled with sadness and joy, accompanies us in our everyday lives. It can both give and take energy as we go through experiences of loss.
Navigating Human Emotions
In a world where we are often encouraged and even denied the ability to express the normal and natural response to loss and grief, I find myself exploring more from a faith perspective what it means to show emotions and why it’s essential.
Honoring Emotions
Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and Christmas is just around the corner. The holiday's sights, sounds, and smells create joy for some, but for others, it may prompt your heart to race, the pit in your stomach to appear,
Developing Emotional Resilience
Remember, it is okay to grieve and feel emotions, but it is also vital to take action toward healing. Disrupting emotional pain (grief) is not about forgetting or minimizing loss but about finding ways to live with it and eventually heal from it. It is about having the courage to confront grief, acknowledge and express your emotions, and take the steps necessary to move forward.
Evolving Emotions
Perinatal, Maternal, Paternal Journey
The time before, during, and after the birth of your baby is full of changes. You have time to prepare for some changes, and some may be unforeseen. Changes in your body, mind, family, and relationships, as well as changes in your schedule and priorities, may occur.
Name It!
Are you owing and naming the thing? We must name it to heal from it.
Have you ever heard this “Sweep off your own front porch, before you try to sweep someone else’s.”
And this!
Spirit of Gratitude
Spirit of Gratitude.
It doesn’t matter what it looks like on the surface there is no perfect life. And I am overwhelmed with gratitude for this journey, grateful for every valley and hilltop experience, for protection over my beloved family.
Laughter
Did you know that laughing can do wonders for your health?
Not only does it boost your immune system, but it can also decrease stress hormones and increase immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies.
Memories of Daddy
Daddy is what we called him.
Full of Life...
Full of Joy...
Full of Love...
Full of Inspiration...
Full of Determination...
The Skin We Wear
Grief and the skin we wear.
Our skin is a living canvas, holding emotions and history and often carrying the weight of grief from one generation to the next.