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Our Mental Health Journeys Unveiled
Welcome back Sis. Today, in a deeply personal and candid conversation, I, Nayome Gilliard, the founder, sat down with my partner, Brittani, to peel back the layers of our individual and shared mental health journeys. As Mental Health Awareness Month continues, we wanted to share our stories – the moments of awakening, the daunting first […]
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PTSD in the Black Community
Hey Sis, Let’s talk about a topic that is important to me due to my own lived experience, something that often whispers in the shadows of all our experiences: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As Black women, we navigate environments that frequently present distinct challenges and exposures to trauma. Understanding the impact of these experiences on […]
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Anxiety and Black Women: Recognizing and Managing Symptoms
Hey Queens, Let’s keep it real: that heavy cloud of anxiety? Many of us know it all too well. I’ve been there, and honestly, sometimes I’m still navigating those choppy waters. There have been moments when anxiety felt like it was going to completely drown me. But here’s the thing – we’re not alone. I’ve […]
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The Hidden Faces of Depression in Black women
For too long, Black women have carried the weight of the world on our shoulders. We’re strong, resilient, and we get things done. But what happens when “strong” becomes synonymous with “silent”? When we push down our own pain, telling ourselves we’re just “tired” or “stressed,” when really, we might be experiencing depression? We’re so […]
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Achieving Mental Wellness and Thriving as Black Women
Have you ever felt like you were drowning, but everyone around you expected you to tread water with a smile? As a Black woman, I’ve often felt this pressure – the pressure to be strong, to be resilient, to never show weakness. But what happens when that pressure becomes unbearable? What happens when the weight […]
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