For generations, many of us in the Black community have been taught to stay silent about our pain. We’ve heard phrases like “What happens in this house stays in this house” or “Just pray about it.” These messages were often meant to protect and keep the family strong, to shield us from judgment, or to survive in a world that hasn’t always offered understanding or safety. But over time, that silence has become heavy. It can keep us from naming our struggles, asking for help, or believing that therapy is even an option. When pain goes unnamed, it doesn’t disappear; it lingers, quietly shaping how we love, parent, and show up in the world.
Category Archives: mental health
How Words Have Power: How Your Inner Dialogue Shapes Your Mental Health
We talk to ourselves more than we talk to anyone else. Every day, from the moment we wake up to the moment our head hits the pillow, an internal narrator runs in the background interpreting, judging, reminding, and labeling. These quiet thoughts form the foundation of our self-worth, emotional well-being, and how we move through the world.
Perfectionism and Control: Why Trying to Control Everything Actually Makes Anxiety Worse
In a previous blog, I discussed how perfectionism and constant comparison to others can negatively impact mental health. When we measure ourselves against other people’s achievements, appearances, or perceived success, it often leads to feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and the belief that we are somehow falling behind. Over time, this comparison cycle can strengthen perfectionisticContinueContinue reading “Perfectionism and Control: Why Trying to Control Everything Actually Makes Anxiety Worse”
What to Expect from Eating Disorder Treatment at Coastal Collaborative Care
Before we get started, you may notice that some of the information in this post overlaps with topics discussed in other blogs on our website. We’ve previously written about areas such as what therapy can look like, the importance of working with qualified providers, and why an interdisciplinary team is essential in eating disorder treatment.ContinueContinue reading “What to Expect from Eating Disorder Treatment at Coastal Collaborative Care”
