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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
4 days ago4 min read


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


Letting Go of “I Got It”: Healing the Generational Fear of Vulnerability
For generations, Black women have been taught to stay strong, even when it hurts. This piece explores how hyperindependence forms, why vulnerability feels unsafe, and how healing begins the moment we allow ourselves to be seen.

Haile Pollard-Durodola
Dec 3, 20254 min read


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


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


Navigating New Beginnings: Anxiety, Growth, and Healing for Black Women
There’s a quiet kind of anxiety that comes with growth — especially for Black women choosing healing for the first time. This piece explores how to navigate fear, release old patterns, and embrace peace during new beginnings through therapy and self-compassion.

Haile Pollard-Durodola
Nov 6, 20254 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 6, 20254 min read
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