Healing from family trauma starts with breaking cycles of secrecy, shame and emotional suppression. Life coach Nijiama Smalls urges open conversations, setting boundaries, and—even when needed—creating distance to protect peace and begin true healing.
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Sis, stop holding a grudge!
Unforgiveness can lead to bitterness, depression, heart disease and cynicism, and it is important to do healing work to avoid these consequences.
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Self-care for Black men facing anxiety and anger
Black men are at a higher risk of heart disease due to toxic masculinity, which can impede their path to healing, but encouraging them to seek therapy and share their emotions can help improve their mental health.
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Mental health in our community and the toxic patterns we inherit
The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds aims to help the community improve their emotional health and remove the stigma attached to mental illnesses and mental health services.