Resources
Books, tools, and spaces that have supported my healing journey — shared in the hope they might support yours.
Books that helped me
These are the books I return to again and again. Not because they have all the answers, but because they ask the right questions.
The Body Keeps the Score
by Bessel van der Kolk
A groundbreaking exploration of how trauma lives in the body — and how to begin releasing it.
When Things Fall Apart
by Pema Chödrön
Buddhist wisdom for the moments when life doesn't go as planned. Gentle, profound, and deeply comforting.
Option B
by Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant
On resilience, grief, and building joy after loss. Honest and practical in equal measure.
Practices that helped me
These aren't prescriptions — just things that have helped me on hard days. Take what resonates, leave what doesn't.
Morning journaling
Three pages, longhand, first thing in the morning. No editing, no judgment. Just whatever comes out.
Somatic movement
Gentle movement that helps the body process what the mind can't always reach. Yoga, walking, shaking — whatever works for you.
Therapy
The most important investment I've ever made. If you're not in therapy and can access it, please consider it.
Online spaces I trust
A few corners of the internet that feel safe, honest, and genuinely helpful.
The Mighty
A community platform for people facing health challenges and mental health journeys. Real stories, real people.
VisitNAMI
The National Alliance on Mental Illness. Resources, helplines, and community for those navigating mental health.
VisitTherapy for Black Girls
A space dedicated to mental wellness for Black women and girls. Podcast, directory, and community.
VisitThese resources are shared from personal experience and are not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you are in crisis, please reach out to a qualified professional or call a crisis line.