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Why Showing Up for Yourself Can Be an Act of Caring for Others

My friend and I recently introduced another friend to Queer Eye on Netflix – don’t ask me how she’s never watched it until now y’all,

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Thoughts on 30 – Life Lessons to Carry Forward

I’m getting a bit personal on this post. Forgive me if this reads a little self-indulgent. I turn 30 this month, and this feels like

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Disentangling Love from Domestic Violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this love letter has been brewing for a long time. About 4 years or so, actually. A Disclaimer

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Fall Equinox: Refocusing Our Energy Toward Rebirth and Revitalization

Trigger warnings: death, rebirth, change, COVID-19 The Fall Equinox is upon us. For me, fall is a time to slow down and reflect. The vitality

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Intergenerational Trauma: Addressing the Unresolved Trauma of Our Ancestors

Trigger warnings: racism, colonization, white supremacy, murder, enslavement, violence I’ve been thinking a lot lately about intergenerational trauma. The way our experiences affect our interpersonal

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Safe Escape

Ya’ll. I am going to level with you. Life is really hard right now. Routinely, I find myself saying there are no easy answers. Day

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Anger as a Flag for Boundaries

Whether it’s frustration, anger, or what you’d call rage, it’s an emotion that’s tied to our fight response. The wisdom of our fight response shows

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Mental Health Awareness Month 2020

We are nearing the end of Mental Health Awareness Month, and I want to know — how did mental health get on your radar? For

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F*ck Diet Culture

Hello, 2020!! Right now I am seeing more ads on weight loss, nutrition and fitness than I have all year (perhaps, in some part because

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Orienting Toward The Good

What you appreciate, appreciates. When we experience chronic stress or trauma one of the things that happens in our body is that we orient toward

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The Secret to Finding a Therapist You Vibe With

It is so tough to find a therapist, especially when you’re in the thick of it. Here are some common concerns: Can I afford it?

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Your Anger is Welcome Here

Women are often sent the message that their anger is not welcome, unacceptable, “unbecoming of a lady.” It’s such an engrained part of our culture

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