You Are Not Your Performance: Reclaiming Your Worth
Hey family,
Can I ask you something real quick? When was the last time you felt like you were enough, just as you are?
Not because you hit a goal. Not because someone praised you. Not because you finally got it all together. But just because you exist?
If you're struggling to answer that, you'...
Jan 23, 2026
The Truth Nobody Tells You About Recovering From People-Pleasing: It's Lonely As Hell
Everyone's talking about boundaries. Self-care. Choosing peace. Protecting your energy. The internet is drowning in gentle reminders to "put yourself first" and "walk away from what doesn't serve you."
But here's what nobody's saying in those pretty Instagram posts with the soft filters and th...
Jan 22, 2026
When the Past Won't Stay in the Past: A Psychologist's Guide to Healing from Intrusive Traumatic Memories
You're sitting at your desk, focused on work, when suddenly you're not there anymore. You're back there, in that moment you've tried so hard to forget. Your heart races. Your hands shake. The memory plays like a movie you never asked to watch, complete with sights, sounds, and that same crushi...
Jan 06, 2026
You Were Never Supposed to Raise Yourself: Healing from Parentification
Hey family,
What if I told you that some of your greatest strengths came from your deepest wounds?
Let me paint a picture: Maybe you were the child who became the parent. The one who cooked dinner while your caregiver worked three jobs. The one who mediated arguments, managed emotions that weren'...
Jan 02, 2026
Stay Anchored: Practical Tips for Maintaining Hope in Difficult Times
Hello there, wonderful readers! This week, we're diving into the deep end of the pool with a topic that's close to our hearts: maintaining hope in difficult times. We all face challenges, but it's how we respond to them that truly defines us. Let's explore some practical tips to keep our spirits ...
Sep 30, 2025
Isaiah 40:31 - Unpacking the Power of Hope in Overcoming Life's Challenges
Sis, I know the world can feel heavy—like you’re carrying everyone else’s burdens and barely holding onto your own. But let me remind you: hope isn’t just wishful thinking. Hope is a weapon. It’s the tool you use to fight back when life tries to wear you down and convince you to quit.
Scripture...
Sep 30, 2025
Staying Anchored
Stay Anchored is your weekly dose of encouragement, self-care tips, and real talk for Black women navigating life’s pressures. Each issue offers practical tools, uplifting stories, and mental health insights to help you break free from the Strong Black Woman schema and prioritize your own well-being. Expect gentle reminders that baby steps are still steps, and you absolutely deserve to be a priority. Stay rooted, stay empowered, and stay anchored.
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