Family dysfunction can be difficult to spot because it seems so “normal” for children who grow up this way. But in reality, it’s harmful and unhealthy. As a more self-aware adult, you can spot it, understand its impact on you, and distance yourself accordingly.
It may seem easier to simply say and do nothing,
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To be received with maximum benefit, when you say “I’m sorry that that happened to you,” it should be said with absolute certainty and sincerity, in the wholeheartedness that the recipient deserves, with no “but” or disclaimer at the end:
I’m sorry that happened to you.
Why it’s helpful
It is a statement that qualifies as psychological first aid.
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The U.S. women’s gymnastics team, led by the GOAT, greatest-of-all-time gymnast, Simone Biles, is the epitome of resilience.
Trauma affects all of us differently. When you are expected to train and perform at such a high level as all professional athletes are expected to do, past traumatic experiences or ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) can take their toll,
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Resilience simultaneously protects us and empowers us.
At Sisterhood Agenda, we understand that your life circumstances do not define who you are.
In this Age of Aquarius, we have all been experiencing multiple transitions. It’s time for a homecoming! We need our village now more than ever.
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Join Sisterhood Agenda’s team at Bowie State University from June 26-29 for the 2024 Pan African City Exposition.
What is the Pan African City Exposition?
The Pan African City Exposition event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of sustainable urban development through engaging symposiums, thought-provoking plenary sessions,
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Racism increases health problems and disease leading to health disparities, higher incidents of debilitation, and premature death.
A HEALTHY SISTERHOOD IS AN EMPOWERED SISTERHOOD
Being Black is a risk factor
Health disparities are real, impacting individuals, families, and our communities. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) describes health disparities as “preventable differences in the burden of disease,
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When you learn that housing insecurity has severe health consequences, one of your first questions might be: what is housing insecurity?
When you are stressed out about your housing situation, it can affect your emotional state and ability to focus.
When you have children or if you are caring for aging parents,
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Your home is your sanctuary. I know that you know this, so treat your home sanctuary accordingly!
Our homes can heal.
How can we embrace and express the “home as sanctuary” concept? Let me explain using these 5 easy tips.
Sanctuary at home guideline 1: Stop focusing on what you see and focus on how you feel.[…]
Self-care and safety for women and girls is a nonnegotiable requirement.
Violence against women and girls is arguably the most critical public health crisis of our time.
At Sisterhood Agenda, we know that we need to look out for ourselves and each other. Healing is hard work.
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Let’s imagine daily self-care when we talk about self-care. What’s the difference? When we think about self-care, we often think about taking a break from work or going on vacation. What if I told you self-care can be more than that? Let’s focus on daily self-care.
Daily self-care is the art of taking care of yourself to restore or boost your well-being.
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