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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
1 day ago3 min read


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 64 min read


The Woman You Were Forced to Be, and the Woman You Are Becoming: Healing and Transformation for Black Women
Survival taught you how to endure, but healing invites you to rest, receive, and rediscover yourself. This blog explores the journey Black women take from survival mode to softness, shedding guilt and reclaiming peace. It’s time to honor the woman who got you here—while becoming the woman you were always meant to be.

Haile Pollard-Durodola
Oct 274 min read


The Legacy Work of Black Women Parenting Differently
Black women parenting differently are redefining what motherhood looks like — choosing healing over harm and softness over silence. This powerful reflection explores how breaking generational cycles, embracing therapy, and raising emotionally safe children are all part of the sacred legacy work of healing.

Haile Pollard-Durodola
Oct 154 min read
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