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What It Actually Takes to Become HER
Desire alone won't carry you into your next chapter. A CYE therapist breaks down what real transformation actually requires — beyond motivation, vision boards, and insight — and why accountability changes everything.

Tasha Jackson, MS. QMHP
Apr 223 min read
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You Have to Let Her Go: The Identity Shift No One Talks About
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.

Lillar Burton, LPC, NCC
Apr 153 min read
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Becoming HER: The Psychology Behind the Woman You're Growing Into
There's a discomfort that comes when you're growing and can't quite name it. You're showing up, achieving, performing — but something inside is restless. That discomfort isn't a problem. It's an invitation. It's the beginning of Becoming H.E.R. — Healed, Evolved, and Restored. Learn what identity transformation really means for Black women and why you're already becoming her.

Lauren M. Jackson
Apr 23 min read
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Navigating Grief and Loss With Your Child: Holding Space While Healing Together
Helping a child cope with grief while managing your own emotions can feel overwhelming. This blog explores how to create safe emotional space, maintain stability, and support your child through loss while honoring your own healing journey.

Haile Pollard-Durodola
Mar 264 min read
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Healing a Broken Heart: The Pathway to Evolving and Restoration
Healing a broken heart is more than moving on—it’s moving through pain, reflection, and growth. This blog explores how heartbreak can become a powerful pathway to self-discovery, emotional healing, and restoration, helping you rebuild your identity and reconnect with your authentic self.

Tasha Jackson, MS. QMHP
Mar 123 min read
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Intentions Over Expectations: A Grounded Way to Enter the New Year
The New Year doesn’t have to begin with pressure or unrealistic expectations. This piece explores how choosing intentions over expectations helps Black women enter the year with honesty, boundaries, and peace—without abandoning themselves in the process.

Haile Pollard-Durodola
Jan 64 min read
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When Grief Shows Up During the Holidays: Making Space for What Hurts
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.

Haile Pollard-Durodola
Dec 12, 20254 min read
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When Love Isn’t the Problem but Exhaustion Is: Understanding Parent Burnout
You love your children—but lately, love feels heavy. When exhaustion replaces joy and survival becomes your daily rhythm, that’s not failure; it’s parent burnout. For Black women carrying generational strength and modern pressure, this blog offers gentle ways to reclaim rest, restore balance, and reconnect with who you are beyond caregiving.

Haile Pollard-Durodola
Dec 9, 20254 min read
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You Can Be Grateful and Still Say No: How Black Women Can Protect Their Peace
Gratitude is powerful—but it shouldn’t silence your truth. Learn how Black women can release toxic positivity, set healthy boundaries, and protect their peace without guilt.

Haile Pollard-Durodola
Nov 25, 20253 min read
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When “People Pleasing” Is a Trauma Response
People pleasing isn’t a personality trait it’s often a survival pattern rooted in old trauma. When you’ve grown up learning to stay small, avoid conflict, or carry everyone else’s emotions, saying “yes” becomes automatic, even when it costs you peace. This blog breaks down why people pleasing shows up, how to recognize the patterns & practical ways to reclaim your voice, set boundaries without guilt, and protect your energy. Healing starts with awareness and you deserve suppo

Haile Pollard-Durodola
Nov 13, 20253 min read
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Beyond the Angry Black Woman: Finding Safety in the Feelings You Were Taught to Hide
Many Black women are taught to silence their emotions to avoid being labeled “angry.” This piece explores how to embrace anger as a messenger, set boundaries that honor your peace, and find healing through therapy designed for Black women.

Haile Pollard-Durodola
Nov 6, 20254 min read
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