Anxiety can be crippling but it can be controlled. Affirmations are a great way to keep yourself grounded in the present and release anxious intrusive thoughts. In this video, I have 6 affirmations that will…
Finding a therapist is challenging, especially if you’re already feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues. Although Black women have been making strides in their mental health journey many still compartmentalize their…
Making yourself your first priority should always be at the top of your agenda. But that’s not always easy to do. I know as Black women we are the stronghold for several of our loved…
Identifying negatives or problematic behavior in others is a helpful defense mechanism to use in order to avoid being hurt. When we experience betrayal or have been manipulated or been in a relationship in which…
Supporting a friend with depression can be really challenging. Most of us struggle with finding the right words or actions to aid a friend dealing with a mental illness. This could have damaging effects on…
To affirm someone means to validate and provide emotional support and encouragement. I created Black Girl Affirmed for both you and I because we need each other. We need each other to be strong and to lean on. We need each other to encourage and inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves daily. We need each other to affirm and validate the truth about ourselves. And that truth is: We are glorious and magnificent Queens created by God.
Several published studies indicate that Black women experience mental health disorders at a higher rate than our counterparts. Moreover, Black women face numerous barriers when it comes to accessing mental health services, making it difficult...
I recently had a conversation with a friend about the challenges of being single, and it made me realize just how isolating singlehood can be. When you’re on your own, all the decision-making and the...
One of the hardest lessons I’ve had to grapple with as an adult is how to deal with disappointment. Disappointment is really the crux behind every quarter-life and mid-life crisis. It’s having to reconcile the...
Depending on your social media algorithm you might have seen several posts advocating for #SoftLife. This hashtag is accompanied by images and videos of the Black girls vacationing, brunching, weekly fresh flowers, and taking hot...
