Category: Mental Wellness
Their Words Do Not Name Me. Survival Does.
✨ Affirmation ✨
Their words tried to cling to me like chains,
but I shook them off.
Their judgments do not define me.
Their names do not nam [...]
Small Shifts, Big Relief: Real-World Ways to Defuse Everyday Stress
Stress isn’t loud. It creeps in quietly. A clenched jaw, missed sleep, a flinch at a harmless notification. Left unchecked, it coils tighter. But [...]
Why Insomnia Is a Silent Epidemic in the Black Diaspora
Sleep is supposed to be a place of peace. Yet for many across the Black diaspora, rest feels distant, interrupted, or impossible. Insomnia isn’t just [...]
10 Uplifting Quotes to Inspire and Empower Survivors on Their Healing Journey
"Your story is not just what happened to you—it’s what you dared to do next." – WeSurviveAbuse.com
"Every step you take toward peace is a [...]
The Missing Link in Healing Trauma: Somatic Awareness
Many Survivors carry trauma not just in memories, but in their muscles, breath, posture, and stillness. This snippet reveals how real healing be [...]
Affirmations for Children Told to Stay Silent to Protect Culture
From SurvivorAffirmations.com
They told you to stay quiet so we could look strong.They told you to smile so we wouldn’t make people uncomfortable [...]
From Shame to Strategy: How to Train Your Brain to Fail Smarter
Learning about shame is so important. I've personally seen shame drive people to their very end.
Learning about shame is a life saver.
[...]
🧡 The Power of Telling Yourself: “I Am Safe.”
Some of us never heard those words growing up.Not when we were afraid.Not when we were hurting.Not even when we were in real danger.
So we learned to [...]
🌿 Swaying Is Sacred: A Nervous System Reset Rooted in Our Bodies and Our Histories
“Even in stillness, I can move.
Even in pain, I can sway. My body remembers peace.”
Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught to sit still. [...]
They Call It Kindness. But Sometimes It’s Erosion.
You think you're being nice.Kind.Accommodating.Taking the high road.Being the bigger person.
But here’s the truth nobody warned you about:
When you’ [...]