Growth comes with a grief no one prepares you for. A CYE therapist explores the emotional complexity of releasing your old identity — and why letting her go is the most courageous part of becoming HER.

December has a way of bringing both light and loss to the surface. For many Black women, the season can reignite old wounds — from family estrangement and burnout to unspoken grief and emotional fatigue. This gentle guide offers ways to honor your emotions, protect your peace, and find grounding through rituals that remind you: you’re not going backward — you’re moving through with grace.