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Here, we explore mental health through the unique lens of people of color. For too long, mental health has been a topic that has been overlooked or stigmatized within many communities. Our aim is to address the specific challenges faced by people of color and offer strategies and stories that promote healing, resilience, and empowerment. We believe that mental health and wellness is crucial for everyone, and we are here to provide tools that help you thrive.


How to Let Go of Roles That No Longer Fit—From Cat Rescue to Self Rescue
A compelling example of emotional intelligence because it reflects deep self-awareness, honest introspection, and the courage to evolve. Through thoughtful storytelling, she demonstrates empathy for others while still honoring her own boundaries, a key hallmark of emotionally intelligent decision-making. By navigatinhe tension between caring for others and caring for herself, she shows how emotional intelligence empowers us to choose authenticity over obligation.

Melanin Mental Health and Wellness
Apr 174 min read
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Emotional Intelligence: Why It Matters & How To Cultivate It
One Sunday afternoon, an elementary school me was on the church bus heading home, chatting with the neighbor friend who had invited me to...

Melanin Mental Health and Wellness
Apr 24 min read
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Redefining My Purpose: The Evolution of My Business and Personal Growth
As I stepped into 2025, I found myself reflecting on a whirlwind of growth, change, and evolution that took place in 2023 and all through...

Melanin Mental Health and Wellness
Feb 134 min read
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Living Left When Everything Is Right
Imagine living in an environment where most everything is created with people not like you in mind. I can't say that I have ever thought...

Melanin Mental Health and Wellness
Feb 106 min read
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An Overthinker's Guide to Thinking Just Enough
"Try not to think so much" I was once told. I then proceeded to think about not thinking. As a recovering overthinker, my thoughts and...

Melanin Mental Health and Wellness
Aug 15, 20244 min read
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Mental Health and Wellness: A Guide to Achieving Balance in Life
Being a woman of color can be exhausting. Living, loving and working in spaces that don't see and nurture us can leave us feeling unwell....

Melanin Mental Health and Wellness
Jul 28, 20245 min read
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Identifying Codependence, Independence, and Interdependence
Have you ever considered how you show up in a relationship? Ever notice similarities across relationships and wonder why things happen...

Melanin Mental Health and Wellness
Jul 17, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Mental Health Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis
Living with a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a journey that comes with challenges that extend beyond the physical...

Melanin Mental Health and Wellness
Jul 5, 20244 min read
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Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Relentless deadlines, societal pressures, multitasking and social media have become the norm, making it easy to feel overwhelmed with...

Melanin Mental Health and Wellness
Jun 30, 20243 min read
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The Struggle to Forgive When You Don't Feel Wrong
In the intricate dance of human relationships, forgiveness often provides the melodic beat. It is a powerful instrument that can either...

Melanin Mental Health and Wellness
Jun 23, 20242 min read
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Using "I" Statements: A Guide to Resolving Conflict
Effective communication helps resolve conflict. The way we express ourselves during disagreements can determine whether it becomes a...

Melanin Mental Health and Wellness
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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Embracing Self-Love: A Guide to Accepting and Celebrating Yourself
In the age of social media, where society focuses on perfection and comparison, learning to love and accept yourself is a necessary act...

Melanin Mental Health and Wellness
Jun 16, 20243 min read
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Understanding LGBTQ Terms and Creating a Safe Space
June is Pride Month, an annual celebration where members of the LGBTQ+ community honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, and work to achieve...

Melanin Mental Health and Wellness
Jun 13, 20243 min read
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