Affirmations for Children Told to Stay Silent to Protect Culture
From SurvivorAffirmations.comThey told you to stay quiet so we could look st [...]

From Shame to Strategy: How to Train Your Brain to Fail Smarter
Learning about shame is so important. I've personally seen shame drive people to [...]
Affirmations for Black Women on a Personal Journey with Our Hair Inspired by ShesASolarBeing
Affirmations for Black Women on a Personal Journey with Our Hair
From the roots t [...]

🧡 The Power of Telling Yourself: “I Am Safe.”
Some of us never heard those words growing up.Not when we were afraid.Not when we [...]

🌿 Swaying Is Sacred: A Nervous System Reset Rooted in Our Bodies and Our Histories
“Even in stillness, I can move.
Even in pain, I can sway. My body remembers pe [...]
They Call It Kindness. But Sometimes It’s Erosion.
You think you're being nice.Kind.Accommodating.Taking the high road.Being the bigg [...]

A Tribute to Mama Mosie Burks
Mama Mosie Burks has transitioned at the age of 92. Gospel music has fueled so man [...]
I Will Not Shrink to Fit Your Comfort: 12 Empowering Womanist Affirmations About Consent, Boundaries, and Self-Respect
The phrase “I will not shrink myself to fit your comfort” is a declaration of bodi [...]
Why Cold Water Calms the Storm
Guess what y'all?! Cold water has some type of super power. Maybe this is why folk [...]
Your Hormones Are Not Betraying You—They’re Trying to Protect You
Let’s make one thing clear:
You are not crazy.You are not lazy.You are not brok [...]
The Fire Comes Back: What Happens When You Finally Feel Safe
For a long time, it was survival.
You moved through your days like a soldier—al [...]
Reclaiming the Fire: Brown Fat, Survival Mode & the Body That Still Loves You
You’ve been surviving.
You’ve been carrying the weight of silence, systems, sorro [...]
When They Twist the Truth, Stay Rooted: Survivor Affirmations for Discernment and Power
These days, some of us feel dizzy from all the ways people try to twist the truth. [...]
AFFIRMATIONS AND SELF LOVE
HEALING JOURNEY
🌿 You don’t have to be perfect to be powerful. You only have to be real.
For many Survivors, the pressure to be flawless wasn’t just emotional—it was [...]
For the Survivor who still carries what was never hers to hold.The shame I carry does not belong to me. I lay it down, piece by piece, and r [...]
Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner
(1912-2006)The Forgotten Black Woman Inventor Who Revolutionized Menstrual Pads
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Throwing it back to wisdom from Zora Neale Hurston, on refusing to be dismissed.Here are 20 phrases people use to dismiss feelings. (2021)[...]
CONFIDENCE/POWER/RESILIENCE
Juneteenth Was Denied to Them—So They Built Their Own: Freed Slaves Raised $1,000 to Reclaim Joy
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✨ Affirmations: Reclaiming Joy Against the Odds ✨[...]
Prioritize YOU: Self Care
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IF ONLY Black Textured Hair Were “Just Hair”
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JOURNALING/WRITING IN A HEALTHIER WORLD
HEALTHING JOURNEY
Sometimes we lose our confidence in ourselves and others. This podcast episode will give you 7 tips to help you recover quickly. R [...]
Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner
(1912-2006)The Forgotten Black Woman Inventor Who Revolutionized Menstrual Pads
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🔥 I will not lie to myself about fear
I am afraid sometimes — and still, I move.
Fear is not weakness. Fear means I’m standing at the ed [...]
For some people who are healing from physical and/or emotional trauma, de-cluttering is a constant challenge. Here are 4 Quick Tips That May Hel [...]
ART HEALS
Throughout her amazing career, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actress Mary J. Blige has captivated hearts with her soulful music and [...]
Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner
(1912-2006)The Forgotten Black Woman Inventor Who Revolutionized Menstrual Pads
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SHE IS AMAZING
QUOTES
Self-doubt can be sneaky, but it doesn’t have to control your life. Here’s how you can silence it and step into your power:
1. Challenge the Negative Voice
When self-doubt creeps in, ask yourself:
🔹 Is this thought actually true?
🔹 Would I say this to a friend?
🔹 What proof do I have that I’m not capable?Most [...]
The extraordinary and extensively talented Queen Latifah has made it very clear that she places a high value on her privacy. However, back in 2000, she shared that she too is a Survivor of sexual violence in childhood. It can be inspiring for Survivors of abuse & violence to see and hear from other Survivors. [...]