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Prioritizing Mental Health
In July 2021, around the time Simone Biles put her well-being first and withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics, a writer named Marisa Kabas took to Twitter. She asked her followers, “I want to see something: Have you ever taken a day off from work for your mental health but...
Black. Pregnant. And Feeling Afraid
Before I share my thoughts on pregnancy during this current time, I want to first say congratulations to you if you are expecting! I see and support you if you are trying to conceive. I value your choices that children are not for you at this time. I send positive...
Being Fat and Pregnant is Amazing
Dear fat pregnant womxn, I want you to know, I see you. Through my own lived experience of being fat and pregnant I know just how hard it is. The constant comparisons, the constant worry, the fear of your BMI being used against you. It is so hard. I’ve never been...
Embracing Uncertainty
“What if rather than being disheartened by the ambiguity, the uncertainty of life, we accepted it and relaxed into it?” – Pema Chödrön Uncertainty. Relinquishing control. Letting go of having all the answers. For me, embracing ambiguity can feel nearly impossible....
Code Switching in Therapy and Life
Being a therapist often comes with a lot of reflection and if it doesn’t for you then maybe we need to consider some time to reevaluate our duties as a clinician. No, seriously when reflecting on how I show up as a person and therapist, I am always thinking about...
Borderline Personality Disorder
May is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness month, so this month I thought it might be a good time to learn about some of the signs and symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder. BPD is a pervasive disorder that has a serious effect on those living with...