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Contributing Writers, September Issue-Anniversary

She Speaks Wellness: Healing the Wounds We Didn’t Create-But Refuse to Pass On

By Minister Sonya Hosey What Is Trauma? Trauma is the emotional, mental, and physical response to deeply distressing events. Left unhealed, it can echo across generations. This is generational trauma—yesterday’s suffering showing up in today’s decisions, relationships, and self-worth. Many of us carry the imprint of history—slavery, segregation, poverty, systemic injustice—and the silent struggles of our mothers and grandmothers. We’ve inherited their strength, but also … Continue reading She Speaks Wellness: Healing the Wounds We Didn’t Create-But Refuse to Pass On

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Feature Story, February Issue

Central Texas African American Family Support Conference-Celebrating 25 Years

The Central Texas African American Support Conference provides opportunities to learn more about mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use disorder and physical health challenges and solutions. It’s a place to discover health services and how to help yourself and others get the care that’s needed. (CTAAFSC.com). The theme for this year’s 25th Anniversary of the Central Texas African American Support Conference (CTAAFSC) is … Continue reading Central Texas African American Family Support Conference-Celebrating 25 Years

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Health and Wellness, May Issue

Are You Looking for A Therapist?

Damita Miller-Shanklin, Community Editor You most likely have heard the conversation about the difficulty our black community has in finding black therapist. Some may say this can be a barrier to seeking help when needed.  May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We are looking at different areas of the topic. We are sharing resources that may help in finding a therapist. You can share with … Continue reading Are You Looking for A Therapist?

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Education, Goals, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Empowering Yourself in the New Year

A Guide to Starting Fresh with Depression Damita Miller-Shanklin Starting the new year with a focus on mental health is a positive step, and it’s good to seek ways to support yourself. If you’re dealing with depression, it’s important to approach self-care and improvement with patience and self-compassion. In the quiet embrace of a new year, you may find yourself standing at the beginning of … Continue reading Empowering Yourself in the New Year

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