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The Healing Desk is a space for Black women professionals to unpack workplace wounds, embrace wellness, and grow without apology. Here, we laugh, unlearn, and rebuild — reimagining what it means to not just work, but truly thrive.
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The Lens You Look Through (opens the original)
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This week, I sat in the familiar chair at my optometrist’s office for my annual eye exam. Nothing remarkable happened. My prescription changed a little. We chatted. I picked up new boxes of contacts.But as I held that tiny contact lens on the tip of my finger, I was suddenly transported back more than a decade.To the day I got my very first pair of contacts.I remember standing in the store thinking, there is no way I’m going to be able to do this.The technician explained the rules before handing
Your Nervous System Doesn’t Know the Difference Between Then and Now (opens the original)
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Healing isn’t only about changing our thoughts. It is also about understanding our nervous system. If you’ve ever wondered why a seemingly small moment created such a big emotional response, this reflection is for you. My hope is that you’ll approach yourself with a little more curiosity and a little less judgment as you begin to notice the difference between remembering and reliving.Have you ever found yourself reacting to something that didn’t seem to match the moment? Maybe someone raised the
When Did You Start Explaining Yourself? (opens the original)
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