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Self Care

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s necessary! Whether it’s a five-minute breather, a beauty ritual, or setting boundaries, we’ve got the inspiration and tools to help you put yourself first.



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Self Care
I Refuse To Be Invisible
How I put the color back into my life at age 70.
By Carolyn Doelling
, February 15, 2019
2 Min Read
An animated graphic of the word love in various languages.
Self Care
7 Ways to Love and Be Loved
Tired of society's obsession with romance? Take a cue from the ancient Greeks​.
By Kenrya Rankin
, February 8, 2019
3 Min Read
Self Care
Happy Birthday, Sis!
Your special day can be a time to spoil yourself — and check out these retail and restaurant offers.
By Sisters Newsletter
, February 1, 2019
2 Min Read
Prismatic Images Of A Young African American Woman
Self Care
What Becomes of The Broken-Hearted?
I’d felt stuck with a man who wasn’t faithful. Could therapy guide me to the love I deserved?
By Janelle Harris
, January 25, 2019
3 Min Read
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Self Care
Pregnant Again? (Part 2)
Does a new marriage mean a new baby?
By Janelle Harris
, January 11, 2019
3 Min Read
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Self Care
Pregnant Again? (Part 1)
One woman reflects on her first experience becoming a mom. Is she ready to do it again 20 years later?
By Janelle Harris
, January 4, 2019
3 Min Read
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Self Care
Saying Yes to Joy
No more waiting for the other shoe to drop. Here’s the secret to being happy right now, no matter what.
December 20, 2018
4 Min Read
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Self Care
The Spiritual Journey That Healed My Grief
Losing Daddy to cancer crushed my soul. I sought solace at church, but I also found unexpected comfort in talks with a Buddhist, a shaman and a New Ager.
By Tamara E. Holmes
, December 7, 2018
3 Min Read
A young girl rides on the back of her aunty outside on a bright summer day.
Self Care
Black Auntie Magic
Growing up with a mentally ill mother, there were two loving women I could count on to turn a nightmare situation around.
November 2, 2018
2 Min Read
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