The Road to Recovery: Overcoming the Trauma of Growing Up with a Narcissistic Parent
Growing up with a narcissistic parent can be a traumatic experience. Narcissistic parents are often manipulative, controlling, and emotionally abusive. They may make their children feel like they are never good enough and can leave a lasting impact on their self-esteem and mental health. However, there are ways to combat the effects of growing up […]
Caring for Ourselves, Caring for the World: How Self-Care Allows us to Pour into our Families.
Healing and caregiving are part of the natural essence of the Black woman. From the dawn of time, Black women have been the ones who bring healing, comfort, and care to those around them. We are born nurturers and have always been throughout history. But as Black women, we often put others’ needs before our […]
Finding Peace Amidst the Chaos: How Meditation Can Improve our Lives.
Meditation is a practice that has been around for centuries, and its benefits are well-known. For Moms of color, who often face unique challenges and stressors, meditation can be an especially powerful tool for improving mental and physical health. Here are some of the benefits of meditation for Moms of color: Stress and anxiety can […]
The Science of Generational Trauma: How Epigenetics Affects Moms of Color and Their Children
Epigenetics is a big word that may seem hard to understand, but it’s actually a really cool and important topic that affects Moms of color and their children. In fact, epigenetics can explain how some things that happened to our ancestors can still affect us today! First, let’s talk about what genes are. Genes are […]