Through various points in my life, I’ve had several people call me selfish, mostly by men. In every instance, I was called that I immediately felt bad about myself and my actions. Being called selfish…
Studies have revealed that over 80% of our daily thoughts are negative. On top of that, 95% of our thoughts are repetitive. And since we have hundreds of thoughts per day that is a lot of…
The end of the year is marked with several holidays meant to evoke joy and gratitude but it remains one of the toughest times of the year for those who are struggling with their mental…
At age 38, opera and gospel performer and teacher Audra Scott was diagnosis with HER2+, stage 2 breast cancer. Although the diagnosis was life-altering, Audra did not let her passion for music, teaching, and family…
In this video, Black Girl Affirmed sits with Michelle Ezell, Marriage and Family Therapists to talk about how to deal with anxiety and stress concerning the pandemic, possible PTSD concerns, and applying the right mindset…
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.
We’ve officially finished the first quarter of 2021. How are you doing on your goals so far? Did you come out of the blocks strong? If you’re anything like me then you’re struggling to find...
Through various points in my life, I’ve had several people call me selfish, mostly by men. In every instance, I was called that I immediately felt bad about myself and my actions. Being called selfish...
I know it’s cliche to say, but love is truly transformative. The love we have for ourselves and the love we show one another should be paramount in our lives. With Valentine’s Day around the...
I’m a huge candle user and I burn at least one a day. I typically purchase candles at Homegoods or TJ Maxx because they have a variety of brands and scents for a relatively low...
