J.C. Williams' love for the holidays was often overshadowed by depleted bank accounts and depleted energy. But these self-care tips helped him to keep himself moving toward self-love and spiritual purpose during the most wonderful time of the year.
"That opened the door when he felt like, okay, this person is going to understand me. This person is going to relate to me."
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The emotional pain of these losses makes it hard to let go, but with time and a lot of self-reflection, I've learned to be at peace with the endings.
If you haven't grieved anything, that just means you haven't lived long enough yet. We have the joy and sorrow. These emotions are normal, and that's how we exist.
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This Black mental health specialist explores the everyday stressors that contribute to the superwoman syndrome of being everything to everyone, except something to ourselves.
In romantic relationships, understanding your partner's stress language can be a key to harmonious communication and a strong bond.
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