I have fluctuated in my weight for years. And for years I’ve tied my worth, beauty and desirability into the number on the scale. I’ve come a long way in my journey to loving my…
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…
I am perpetually tired. And being tired all the time is downright exhausting. Even in the moments in which I am trying to relax and decompress I am mulling over a long list of things…
Racial trauma refers to the mental and emotional injury caused by encounters with racial bias, ethnic discrimination, racism, and hate crimes. Since the murder of George Floyd and the protest that followed (BTW, guilty on…
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…
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.
I have fluctuated in my weight for years. And for years I’ve tied my worth, beauty and desirability into the number on the scale. I’ve come a long way in my journey to loving my...
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...
Everyone and I mean everyone will experience a challenge or struggle with their mental health. Now before you get upset and defensive about my statement let me share with you the definition of mental health....
I am perpetually tired. And being tired all the time is downright exhausting. Even in the moments in which I am trying to relax and decompress I am mulling over a long list of things...
