We hear the word boundaries often, but what does it really mean?  Boundaries can be either physical or emotional, or both!  Boundaries can range from rigid and unwavering to too porous and too loose.  Healthy boundaries can be found between the two.  Sometimes, we may not even have boundaries. Setting boundaries requires you to show […]

I knew this day would come – the inevitable fall, but it could not have come at a more inopportune time. The seasons changed, and I knew Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) was going to ramp up and push me down the rabbit hole.  That I can handle; as unpredictable in the sense of how bad […]

“You are not weak for leaving a job that is bad for your mental health.”  The picture on the left is in March, before lock-down when my team was a team of three.  This was when the work was balanced, and we had physical interactions, we were doing the damn thing.  The picture in the […]

“Bullying made me feel insecure, alone, ugly, powerless, and hopeless at times.” ~ Kate Gosselin We’ve all been subjected to it at some point and time in our lives. Over the last few years, there has even been widespread coverage surrounding It. From the President of The United States to even our own friends and […]

Therapy was something that I was ultimately against.  I never found a purpose for it, or rather, I never saw a therapist who was committed to my experience. The first time I tried therapy was in 2008.  That therapist was more focused on finding ways for me to relax, and the one thing I walked […]

Did you know that 52% of employees believe they work in a toxic work environment? (White, 2019).  You might be thinking that a toxic work environment is solely a workplace filled with drama, but it is so much more than that, and toxic work environments can be dangerous to your mental health. Thanks to the […]

Have you ever said to yourself or out loud; “I am tired. I’m tired of being tired. More importantly, I’m tired of feeling like I have no outlet”? You aren’t alone. Let’s face facts. Men don’t have an outlet to which they can be vulnerable. Whether it’s because of media, perception, admittedly sometimes our own […]

How to get the most out of your self-care days.

Imagine the scene — You wake up, grab your morning cup of coffee, brush your teeth, and it’s time to start your day. The sun is shining, summer temperatures are rising and you think to yourself — “Today is going to be a good day. Just a quick flip through social media and I’m off […]

I think this meme shouldn’t just include brands but for the companies we work for. I’ve seen a lot of posts from places that I shop from, participate in today, and acknowledge the black community at the same time but I haven’t seen anything from the company I work for. I’m disappointed and disgusted. I […]