Do you understand the power behind a tear? It can breakthrough a wall of hurt. It can shed light on quiet fears and escalate faith to those lost and looking for clarity. They can be used to heal or used to connect with others. So why do women fear them so? Why do we consume…
Category: SELF-CARE
Beauty Hurts [A Short Story Dedicated to Our Daughters]
Enjoy this fictional reading break from a H.E.R. contributor and creator, Niccole “DNC” Coleman, dedicated to our daughters. Originally posted on The Chronicles of DNC. Photo Cred: Daughters of Niccole “DNC” Coleman pictured above The mirror shattered and shards of glass ripped through my face. I smiled. The tears that fled down my cheeks from…
“Black Folk Don’t Get Therapy”…But Why Not?
Photo Cred: Norman Rockwell, “The Problem We All Live With” As a Clinical Therapist, people are always asking advice about loved ones who are suffering. Their behavior is off. They’re still struggling with their grief. The list goes on. When I suggest a mental health evaluation or seeking out help, inevitably, I’m met with opposition….
3 Ways Trump Fans Can Show Everyone Else Some Love
For many people who didn’t vote for Trump, this campaign wasn’t just politics. Here are a few ways Trump voters can show the rest of the country a little love and grace. And you may not like what you hear.
Welcome to H.E.R. World
H.E.R. [hur] (n): 1) one who is Heir of Everything Revolutionary 2) An African-American Woman Welcome to H.E.R. world, and in particular H.E.R. Crisis. I just love saying and writing that. I’ve transformed my old blog, Mid-WYFE Crisis, into something more direct; more intentional; more relevant to what I, as a black women, and the community…
People are going to judge you, but don’t worry…It means you’re on the right path!
Today’s post comes from a semi-selfish place as I’m not only using it to encourage you but also to hype myself up as I get ready to pitch to my first few literary agents. As my mind starts to conjure up possible scenarios from doing these scary next steps, I can help but worry about…
No New Year Resolutions Needed; Focus on Your Long-Term Goals!
On my last post, You Can’t Wait for the Year to be Over!? Here’s What You Really Missed During 2016…, I urged you to reorganize your thoughts and attitudes about 2016, to clearly recognize how great your 2017 will start. YOU MADE IT! Now that we are in the New Year, it’s time to get to…
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