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Fight or Flight?
Two things happen when I am faced with a tense situation the way I see it; I have two choices fight through the feelings of anxiety or run as fast and as far as I can from the surfaces of fear. I have experienced flight mode for as long as I can remember. When it…
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Confessions of an Independent Woman
It may sound strange to ask someone if they are okay? However, when was the last time you asked a woman if she was alright? Women are not the only ones struggling, but we are often not asked if we are okay. In a world where we used to belong to our husbands, hysteria was…
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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
“National Minority Mental Health Month is observed in July as a nationwide effort developed by Mental Health America. It hopes to bring to attention the multitude of mental health experiences within BIPOC communities. The month also considers the unfair inequities such as systemic and historical barriers that negatively impact a person’s mental health. The concerns…
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Calmness in the Storm
Calmness has to be a state of mind. There are some places I can go and feel a sense of calmness. For example, sitting on the patio at my aunt’s house, driving down an old country road, or when my flight lands. Usually, there is a sigh of relief and a sense of calm during…
From Broken to Brilliance 