Tag: surviving daily
Healing Is Not a Race—It’s a Resurrection
Healing was never about “getting over” the past.It was never about rushing to a finish line—Because there is no finish line.
True healing is becoming [...]
Honoring Spiritual Strength
Honoring Our Ancestors and Spiritual Strength
Our ancestors were warriors, survivors, and visionaries. Whether you connect with them through prayer [...]
Dorothy Porter Wesley: The Black Woman Who Transformed the Dewey Decimal System
In the annals of library science, few figures stand as tall as Dorothy Porter. Libraries are often considered the gateways to knowledge, but have yo [...]
12 Facts About Sounds of Blackness and Their Uplifting Song “Optimistic”
In times of struggle, we lean on music to remind us who we are, where we’ve been, and what we’re capable of. Sounds of Blackness has been that v [...]
The Story of Kemba Smith Pradia
May we continue to be reminded and never forget that women in prison (most of whom have survived painful abuse and violence) are indeed human beings.& [...]
How the Dog Got Angry…and Maybe We Should Too.
Nature is my favorite instructor. We do not need to accept crumbs. We have every right to get angry in the face of unfairness and inju [...]
Why Catastrophizers Aren’t Helpful in a Crisis
“If you want to fly, you have to give
up everything that weighs you down."
Toni Morrison
We’ve all been there: you’re navigating a [...]
The Winter 2025 Strength and Abuse Issue
Of course, it is possible to be strong and depressed at the same time. Be gentle with yourself.
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Am I Selfish for Setting Boundaries? (audio)
Setting boundaries can feel like you're being selfish. But we'll talk about how setting boundaries is something that everyone should do to help eve [...]