By Laura Norman — 2020
Since it’s such a relaxing practice, reflexology can make a great addition to any bedtime ritual.
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CLEAR ALL
Caring for ourselves is paramount.
A place to start for Black women and women of color looking to reclaim their power.
I am a black woman in deep pain. I’m watching the ongoing violence against my community and knowing that we are also dying at higher rates from this virus. What can we do about promoting our own healing?
We collaborated with several of our favorite talent supporters who are LGBTQ people of color to offer advice to youth on how to navigate the intersections of their identities and protect their mental health.
So many of the little rituals I have each day—like my makeup or skincare routine—do help soothe and/or rejuvenate me. For me, any type of solo practiced routine is good. But I’ve learned that self-care does not, and cannot, sustain me. And I believe that this may be the case for many of you.
Demand from patients seeking help for their mental illnesses has led to underground use in a way that parallels black markets in the AIDS pandemic. This underground use has been most perilous for people of color, who face greater stigma and legal risks due to the War on Drugs.
Self and community care is critical to combating the effects of racism and intersectional violence.
When we listen to our bodies, hearts, and minds, and consider input from trusted friends, we can find resiliency and renew our lives and work.
If you don’t practice joy, you will not survive this shit.
The entrepreneur and community leader on healing, boundaries, and tuning into yourself.