As a child, I deeply resented yet felt responsible for being the “mature strong” one in my family. I wore many masks to disguise my displeasure; however, it was impossible for me to hide chronic ...
We, as Black women, are resilient. There’s no question about it. However, there comes a point where resilience can’t solve everything. Too often we try to muscle through our stress and anxiety on our own. ...
Read the article in its entirety at Therapyforblackgirls.com… By Dr. Joy | October 1, 2018 October 10 is my birthday and like all true Libras, I celebrate all month long lol! This year to celebrate, ...
Jimanekia Eborn is a sex educator, trauma specialist, media consultant, and host of the podcast Trauma Queen. We spoke to Jimanekia about understanding Black women’s experiences with trauma and the importance of practicing self-care. Jimanekia ...
Summertime is officially here! Now is the perfect time to unwind. But before you ditch the coat and boots, and jump into your sundress, ask yourself, ‘how am I going to invest in my self-care ...
Whether your 21st birthday is quickly approaching, or you’re looking back at it in your rear view mirror, it’s safe to say that one’s 21st is something to celebrate!🍾 But beyond the celebrating, there’s so ...
It can be difficult to practice self-love in a society where you’re constantly being deemed unworthy of love as a Black woman. Upspoken is here to tell you that you are deserving of love, not ...
What a new service that purports to confirm users are taking HIV prevention medication gets wrong about relationships Read article in it’s entirety at OneZero.Medium.com… By Lux Alptraum | April 9, 2019 In I/O, columnist Lux ...
Read article in it’s entirety at TheConversation.com… By Thurka Sangaramoorthy | February 20, 2019 The face of HIV in the United States has long been white gay men, even though the epidemic has had a devastating ...
April is stress awareness month, but at Upspoken we’re prioritizing our mental wellness year round. We know. Therapy is expensive, good therapists are hard to come by, and opening up and being vulnerable to a ...
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