When should you seek therapy?
When I’m asked to speak to groups of people or when people find out I’m a therapist they often do two things, try to get free therapy in the bar or nail salon by going into all their problems or ask if they should see a therapist. First, please stop asking healthcare professionals to diagnose…
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Black Girl Magic Imposter Syndrome
It was 9am on a Monday morning. I wore my favorite black dress- a sleeveless turtleneck midi-style. After periodically not wearing makeup, I decided to put on a full face – lipstick, eyeliner and all the fixins. The saying goes, “when you look better, you do better’ and I wanted my presence flawless and dignified.…
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Can You Fly?
Can you fly…? This is the question director Andy Muschietti asks actress Sasha Calle in a video call. You can see a two minute clip on YouTube. If you haven’t seen it already, I recommend you do. It’s the most heartwarming clip I’ve ever seen. The title of the clip on YouTube is “DCEU Supergirl…
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Writing For Freedom: Representation in A White Washed Industry
As many know, publishing is a predominately white industry. According to a Diversity Baseline Survey by Lee & Low Books , Black/Afro-American/Afro-Caribbean individuals only make up 5% of the industry. Not only that, but the book industry overall has had years of issues in regards to representation for People of Color. I recently sat down…
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