Category: wellness
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The importance of getting away.
One of the best gifts my mother gave me was going on a getaway. I was a junior or senior in high school when she cut off her nearly waist-length locs, fluffed her fro, and packed her bags. She waved goodbye to me and my father and took off in a plane to South Africa.…
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How a K-Drama, an Indian poem, and a head injury taught me the meaning of life
I’ll admit that the title of this blog post is a little presumptuous. I haven’t figured out the meaning of life. But what these stories, and my own story, are teaching me is that life is for more than busyness and regret.
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Stay Moisturized and Accessorized with These 3 BIPOC-Owned Beauty Brands
I love a good moisturizer and a standout hair accessory. The trouble is, both can be hard to find when your skin is sensitive, your hair is coily, and most readily-available hair accessories are designed for straight hair. That’s why I’m loving 3 BIPOC-owned brands that keep me moisturized and accessorized.
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Humbled by Rest
Since falling down the stairs, hitting my head, getting concussed, and experiencing a panic attack, I’ve found I’ve had to be diligent about rest to heal my brain, body, and spirit. It has been a humbling experience.
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How a panic attack gave me a front-row view of race, healthcare, and mental health
I hold a fear that I will find myself, like so many in my family, seeking answers from healthcare providers only to receive dismissive responses that delay life-saving diagnoses.
well. 