They Went to a Jamaica Retreat Before a Hurricane and Found Belonging
I am a fan of how people from the African diaspora give love and how we embrace others.Β
There are seasons when life feels like a [...]
Survivors Matter, You Are Not to Be Dismissed (audio)
Throwing it back to wisdom from Zora Neale Hurston, on refusing to be dismissed.
Here are 20 phrases people use to dismiss feelings. (2021)
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Many Paths to Wellness: Exploring Diverse Approaches and Insights on Health and Healing
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THEY LET BLACK GIRLS BE LITTLE GIRLS π
There was something precious about watching Rudy Huxtable.
Olivia Kendall.
Judy Winslow.
And the little Black girls who appeared across the s [...]
Even in Silence. Even in Fear. I Was Resisting.
You may not have screamed.You may not have fought back the way they say you βshould have.βYou may not have run, or yelled, or told anyone.
But please [...]
What I Survived Speaks Louder Than What They Say
β¨ Affirmation β¨
What they say is fleetingβrumors, whispers, labels.But what I survived is eternalβit beats like a drum in my spirit.My scars sing lou [...]
I Canβt Educate the Willfully Ignorant While Healing Myself
SurvivorAffirmations.com | Inspired by WeSurviveAbuse.com
Some people donβt misunderstand you by accident.They misunderstand you on purpose.
They do [...]
Growing Up in the 70’s | Black Perspective
Gratitude and appreciation to @Kimbar1313 on Tiktok for reminding us that we can be going through difficult times but creating your own joy. In fa [...]
Navigating Flashbacks with Grace and Power (podcast/audio)
Navigating Flashbacks with Grace and Power
Flashbacks can feel overwhelming, pulling us into memories of the past that may still hurt. In this [...]
Survivor Affirmations: You Were Never Wrong for Wanting Safety
One of the quietest forms of manipulation is convincing someone that their need for safety is the real problem.
That is covert manipu [...]
You Have Every Right to Be Beautifully Represented
β¦ [SurvivorAffirmations.com] β¦
Dear Survivor,
You have every right to speak your mind about how you are represented.
Your story.Your image.Your s [...]
PBS Newshour: A Brief But Spectacular take on living like we’re dying
To love deeply is to live joyfully.
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PBS Newshour: A Brief But Spectacular take on appreciating what we have
βJoy multiplies when I choose to love.β π«
βI find joy not just in myself, but in celebrating others.β
βLove is the soilβjoy is the [...]
Holistically Rah | The Truth About Playing Small (That No One Wants to Admit)
The Truth About Playing Small (That No One Wants to Admit) This video reveals the hard truth about why youβre still playing smallβwhen you know youβre [...]
Small Shifts, Big Relief: Real-World Ways to Defuse Everyday Stress
Stress isnβt loud. It creeps in quietly. A clenched jaw, missed sleep, a flinch at a harmless notification. Left unchecked, it coils tighter. But [...]
Survivor Affirmation: My “No” is a Whole Sentence
β¨ Affirmations:
My voice is enough.
I owe no explanation.
No is protection, not rejection.
I honor m [...]
π€οΈ Clarity After Chaos, Grief, and Rain
There comes a moment β after the thunder, after the tears β when the air feels different.
Itβs quieter.
Cleaner.
You can finally see what was [...]
πΊ Frida Kahlo: She Lived in a Body That Hurtβand Still Created Beauty
Β For a long time I celebrated Frida's art and had no idea she lived in pain. I was truly spellbound by the art. As a young person, I thought the art w [...]
Linda Creed: This Song is With You for the Moments You Stop Choosing Everyone Else Over Yourself (podcast/audio)
People make the world go round.... lyrics by Linda Creed
All these issues people are having with the humane practice of DEI (diversity, equity, and i [...]
9 Quotes from Maya Angelou to Nourish the Survivor’s Soul (Part 2)
Updated for 2025
π Resilience & Strength
βYou may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced [...]
You Have Every Right to Be Beautifully Represented
β¦ [SurvivorAffirmations.com] β¦
Dear Survivor,
You have every right to speak your mind about how you are represented.
Your story.Your image.Your s [...]
Before the Dress Code Debate: 8 Gentle Questions to Ask Yourself If You Never Feel Like Getting Ready
Some conversations become so loud that we forget to ask the quieter questions.
Recently, there has been discussion surrounding Tuskegee U [...]
π€οΈ Clarity After Chaos, Grief, and Rain
There comes a moment β after the thunder, after the tears β when the air feels different.
Itβs quieter.
Cleaner.
You can finally see what was [...]
