Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
This week is International Stress Awareness Week. I feel like the world is just one ball of stress right now. So many things are happening at the same time. There are natural disasters, war, political indifferences, and inflation, amongst other things. I feel like each day we are navigating life with so much uncertainty….
September is the time in which all children are back in school. This month is also Healthy Aging Month. On this last Monday of the month, I wanted to focus on this topic. Healthy aging is something we all strive for, but it may not always be in our control. Aging in a healthy…
As we begin the fall season, let us reflect on the good things that happened to us in the summer while thinking about the transformative events that will soon take place. In this season, the leaves change colors because of the temperature change. The trees will eventually shed these leaves to conserve their water…
Today is the last Monday in July which is National Minority Mental Health Month. This month is to bring awareness to the various conditions. With this series the goal is to bring educate ways to think about your mental wellness whether you have an actual diagnosis. As humans, we have so many stressors that…
July is National Minority Mental Health Month. Everyone does not have a clinically diagnosed condition. But, our mental health can be affected in many ways. Whether diagnosed or not, being mindful of it is important. Daily responsibilities can sometimes come in the way of this being aware of how you feel and this is…
July is National Minority Mental Health Month. As mentioned previously this month is relevant due to disparities in access to care. As we all know, mental illness discriminates against no one and what can be a typical life one day, can suddenly become one of dealing with mental health the next day. We all…
July is National Minority Mental Health Month. This month was created to bring awareness to the disparities that still exist as it relates to access to good treatment. Yes, mental health affects all, but when I look out on the streets of New York City, I can see the differences. There is still a…
As humans, we go through so much in our lives that sometimes trying to stay positive in certain situations can be difficult. I sometimes find myself putting more effort into helping others maintain positivity than I do for myself. Many times, we put more into everything around us than we do for ourselves. Having…
Our bodies tell us a lot. One thing it tells you is when it’s exhausted. There is so much that happens daily in our life. These events require varying levels of energy, and it can deplete you. With “April showers” being gone, lets get rid of the idea of allowing your energy to be…
Here we are in another year of Black Maternal Health Week. It’s sad that this is still a topic of conversation in 2025. But we must continue to bring awareness to the issue. Earlier this year another young mother lost her life and left behind twins. In my home of New York City (NYC)…