Feeling drained by dating? You’re not alone. Dating fatigue is real, especially for Black women navigating ghosting, penpal situationships, and microaggressions. In this warm, funny, and therapeutic blog, we break down why dating burnout happens, how to spot the signs, and when it’s time to take a break. Reclaim your peace, reset your energy, and learn how to come back to dating with clarity and confidence.

Learn how to spot emotional manipulation in parents and partners, how trauma makes us vulnerable, and how to break free. Insightful, culturally relevant, and empowering.

Think it's a soul tie, but you’re constantly anxious, exhausted, and confused? That might be a trauma bond, Love, and we’re not talking textbook definitions. This blog breaks down the pop culture meaning of trauma bonding, how to know the difference, and how EMDR can help you break the cycle and call in real, steady love. Happy Pride, and remember: chaos is not chemistry.

Are you truly empathic or just always on high alert? Many of us confuse empathy with trauma responses rooted in childhood experiences like walking on eggshells or managing a parent’s emotions. This blog breaks down the difference and offers somatic tools to help you regulate, reconnect, and heal. Learn how EMDR therapy can help you stop carrying what was never yours to begin with.

Want to feel grounded in love again? Start by limiting exposure to red pill and misogynoir content. These messages chip away at your self-worth. Surround yourself with people and spaces that reflect your values, not your fears. Attend events and join communities that support the kind of love you desire. You don’t have to shrink to be chosen. You’re allowed to stand in your standards and return to yourself, again and again.