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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
2 days ago3 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


Healing Beyond Survival: Therapy for Black Women Seeking Peace
For many Black women, survival mode has been a way of life — but peace doesn’t mean weakness. Learn how culturally responsive therapy can help you soften, rest, and embrace healing without losing your strength.

Haile Pollard-Durodola
Oct 94 min read


Black Women Mental Health: Why October’s Awareness Months Matter
October highlights both Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month—two issues that deeply impact our community. For Black professional women, this season is also a call to pause, protect our mental health, and reflect on how anxiety, depression, and corporate trauma show up in our daily lives. Discover why tending to your wellness now sets the tone for thriving in the last quarter of 2025.

Haile Pollard-Durodola
Sep 304 min read
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