We go about our daily lives inhaling thousands of odors. Some of them are calming and reminiscent, while others are straight up foul and ... Read More
Mental Health
PCOS & Social Anxiety: How To Rock Confidence & Drop The Worry
For many women with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), anxiety can feel like a lingering confirmation that everything isn’t okay. My anxiety ... Read More
Growing From Abused Boys To Healed Men
Ty* sits in his drug rehab group for another week. But, this week he decides to share why he’s been so angry most of his life, how he ... Read More
Pregnancy Symptoms, Negative Test: What You Might Be Experiencing
You've probably had that one friend who exaggerates their pregnancy. They can feel the baby kicking at two weeks old (when it really takes ... Read More
How To Help Your Loved One Recover From An Eating Disorder
When we dismiss an issue that is affecting the Black community as a “white problem,”we lose the opportunity to dissect and gain power over ... Read More
Stress Caused By Daily Discrimination Linked To Health Problems
Nearly seven in 10 Americans experience some form of discrimination, and that discrimination can contribute to higher stress ... Read More
#BlackGirlHealing: “By Varying Lengths Of Thread I Continued To Hang On”
Growing up, I saw the image of women being not only backbones, but essentially feeling an obligation to be the proverbial martyr ... Read More
#BlackGirlHealing: “The Very Thing I Wanted To Get Rid Of Became My Buffer From The World”
“It isn’t a matter of ‘if’ you will get diabetes, but ‘when’ you will develop it.” That statement made me so angry, how dare that doctor, ... Read More
A Mother’s Desperate Plea To Warn Parents About Pong Pong Seeds From The “Suicide Tree”
Natosha Anderson, a resident of Calumet City, IL, had never heard of pong pong seeds before a couple of weeks ago. Her discovery was the ... Read More
Healing Black Mothers: Whether Pregnant Or Postpartum Get Screened For Depression
If you’re pregnant or have recently given birth, you should be screened for depression, a new U.S. Preventative Task Force ... Read More
My Story: The Real Reason You Don’t Think I’m Autistic
On March 8, 2015, I did one of the most courageous things I’ve ever done. This leap of faith ranks right up there with jumping the broom and ... Read More
Get Rid Of Car Clutter For Better Mental Wellness
Everyone has that one friend who's in denial about how cluttered their car is. Their front seat is filled with office must-haves and the ... Read More