“Just Hear Me!”: When Generations Collide in Parenting
They Want to Be Heard—Not Corrected
One of the most common concerns I hear from parents is this: “My kid just wants me to listen, not say anything back. Not give feedback. Not intervene. Just… listen. And if I do say something, I’m accused of attacking or criticizing…
STRΛW: A Therapist’s Reflection on Tyler Perry’s Most Human Story Yet
Spoiler Alert
Read only after watching Straw. This reflection contains major plot revelations.
As a Therapist: The Unexpected Impact
As a therapist, watching Straw was both heartbreaking and affirming. Affirming because Tyler Perry dared to tell a story rarely handled with this much vulnerability. And heartbreaking because it’s far too familiar—clinically, culturally, and personally…
Is It the Money or the Man? Unpacking the Power, Perception, and Perils of Wealthy Men and Sexual Control
Power Is the Real Currency
It’s tempting to focus on the money. And yes—money matters. But money is just the access point. The real issue is power. The more money a man has, the more control he tends to gain: over environments, over people…
The Trauma Loop That Keeps Entrepreneurs Stuck (and How to Break Free)
You’ve got all the receipts.
Courses taken. Vision mapped. Strategies stacked.
You’re not new to this,you’re seasoned, driven, doing the work!
So why does it still feel like something's pulling you under…
That Boundary You Set at Work? Keep It.
Let’s talk about workplace boundaries—especially for Black women, especially in environments where we’re expected to be everything for everyone.
The go-to. The fixer. The one who stays late, shows up early, and smiles through microaggressions.
But let me say this clearly…
Codependents: You’re Not a Victim — You’re the Fuel. Cut Off the Supply.
It’s a hard truth, but it’s a necessary one:
Narcissists don’t thrive without supply. And often, that supply is you…
Not Texting Back is Healing, too
Some days, healing looks like journaling or breathwork.
Other days? Healing looks like not texting him back.
Not because you’re playing games.
Not because you’re bitter.
But because…
Character Always Wins: A Therapist’s Take on Kendrick vs. Drake
When the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake rap battle exploded across timelines and headphones,
many chalked it up to entertainment—a lyrical sparring match between two of hip-hop’s
biggest names. But from where I sit, as a therapist who studies human behavior, trauma,
and the psychology of identity, this clash revealed something far more telling: character…
“Let It Out”
There’s a story behind your silence. A reason you smile when you want to scream…
