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    I Have Bipolar Disorder & I Don't Want Children
    T-Kea Blackman
    • Mar 9
    • 5 min

    I Have Bipolar Disorder & I Don't Want Children

    One day, I decided to research women who don’t want children, and I discovered the childfree movement. A community of people who don’t...
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    How to Start Self-Care for Beginners
    Tyshiana Johnson
    • Feb 9, 2021
    • 2 min

    How to Start Self-Care for Beginners

    Self-care was something that I did not value or practice. In my eyes, self-care was an excuse people used to explain being selfish. You...
    64 views0 comments
    How to Practice Self-Love
    Tyshiana Johnson
    • Feb 8, 2021
    • 3 min

    How to Practice Self-Love

    Self-love is defined as a regard for one’s own well-being and happiness. During this time in my life happiness has been tied to my...
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    5 Years In Therapy & Four Things I've Learned
    T-Kea Blackman
    • Sep 7, 2020
    • 2 min

    5 Years In Therapy & Four Things I've Learned

    Therapy has changed my life beyond what I can describe. As a suicide survivor living with bipolar and generalized anxiety disorders,
    157 views0 comments
    Stress & It’s Warning Signs
    T-Kea Blackman
    • Jul 28, 2020
    • 2 min

    Stress & It’s Warning Signs

    Stress is a part of life but too much stress can cause problems. Stress is sometimes referred to as “pressure” or “tension” when you are fac
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    Are You The Martyr, Savior or People-Pleaser?
    T-Kea Blackman
    • Jun 26, 2020
    • 3 min

    Are You The Martyr, Savior or People-Pleaser?

    Boundaries prevent burn-out and promote healthy relationships with yourself and others. If boundaries aren’t in place, many of us fall into
    453 views0 comments
    Sis, Here Are 8 Reasons Why You're Not Losing Weight
    T-Kea Blackman
    • Apr 13, 2020
    • 6 min

    Sis, Here Are 8 Reasons Why You're Not Losing Weight

    I’ve done every fad diet you can think of from weight loss pills to the cayenne pepper and grade A maple syrup in your water diet, 21-day
    261 views0 comments
    #SecureTheBag: Get Your Money, Mental Health & Life In Order
    T-Kea Blackman
    • Apr 6, 2020
    • 4 min

    #SecureTheBag: Get Your Money, Mental Health & Life In Order

    “Chase purpose, not money,” says speaker, fellow podcaster, and business coach Patrice Washington. I immediately knew what she meant when...
    30 views0 comments
    8 Activities To Improve Your Mental Health During The Coronavirus Pandemic
    T-Kea Blackman
    • Mar 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    8 Activities To Improve Your Mental Health During The Coronavirus Pandemic

    If you live with a mental health condition such as depression or generalized anxiety disorders, isolation can make your symptoms worse.
    139 views0 comments
    13 Mental Health Resources For Christians
    T-Kea Blackman
    • Mar 11, 2020
    • 3 min

    13 Mental Health Resources For Christians

    As a suicide survivor, and Christian living with bipolar and generalized anxiety disorders, I want my fellow believers to know
    132 views0 comments
    Sis, Do You Have A Wellness Recovery Action Plan?
    T-Kea Blackman
    • Mar 5, 2020
    • 2 min

    Sis, Do You Have A Wellness Recovery Action Plan?

    I'm not talking about lace-fronts, manicures, pedicures, and massages. I am talking about self-care that leaves your cup overflowing so that
    199 views0 comments
    Glowing and Thriving with Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
    T-Kea Blackman
    • Jan 14, 2020
    • 3 min

    Glowing and Thriving with Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type

    “Ty, what’s wrong?” When I think about dealing with my mental health during childhood, the first thing I think about is the day I was...
    81 views0 comments
    Blood Is Not Thicker Than Water: How To Deal With Toxic Family During The Holidays
    T-Kea Blackman
    • Dec 29, 2019
    • 3 min

    Blood Is Not Thicker Than Water: How To Deal With Toxic Family During The Holidays

    The holidays are not the time to subject yourself to toxicity just because someone is family. “Blood is thicker than water” does not apply t
    488 views0 comments
    8 Black Mental Health Podcasts To Add To Your Life
    T-Kea Blackman
    • Jul 5, 2019
    • 3 min

    8 Black Mental Health Podcasts To Add To Your Life

    In honor of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in July, I wanted to highlight eight podcasts made by people of color that discuss mental
    1,083 views0 comments
    Are You Living Your Best Life Or Best Lie?
    T-Kea Blackman
    • Apr 18, 2019
    • 3 min

    Are You Living Your Best Life Or Best Lie?

    I remember the days that I could not be on social media. I was in the worst depression of my life. It was shortly after I was released...
    118 views0 comments
    5 Tips To Help You Manage Your Mental Health During The Holidays
    T-Kea Blackman
    • Apr 17, 2019
    • 3 min

    5 Tips To Help You Manage Your Mental Health During The Holidays

    The holidays should be a fun and exciting time, but for some people it creates sadness, stress and anxiety. Some people are out shopping...
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    7 Tips To Managing Your Depression & Anxiety
    T-Kea Blackman
    • Apr 16, 2019
    • 5 min

    7 Tips To Managing Your Depression & Anxiety

    Dealing with a mental illness is never easy but with the proper strategies and tools, you can learn to manage your mental health while...
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