S9E12: Cultivating Community When You're Not Close to Your Family

Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

English - March 19, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 26.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 694 ratings
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Previous Episode: S9E11: When Black Does Crack: Coping With Aging and Beauty Standards

Next Episode: S9E13: How to Be Whole and Happy While Being Estranged From Your Mom

How do you define family? Is it based on your relatives, people you have chosen as family, or some amalgamation of the two? Today Dr. Dom and Terri are discussing the complexities of navigating familial relationships and what happens when we decide those relationships are abusive or not in alignment with who we are. The ladies also provide us with tips on how to cultivate community family or community when we are not physically and/or emotionally close to our family of origin.

Quote of the Day:
“Family is where you're meant to be most free. Don't let blood chain you down.”
-Unknown
How to Cultivate Community When You're Not Close to Your Family

Get clarity

Identify your why

Identify your ideal family

Heal and forgive

Work on your communication skills

Meditate and manifest your chosen family

TalkBack Tuesday with Dr. Dom
Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary

Resources:
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC

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Website: cultivatingherspace.com