Being mixed race can mean carrying multiple histories, cultures, traditions and ways of understanding the world. This complexity can feel expansive and meaningful. It can also leave you wondering where you belong and whether others see you as you understand yourself. You may have heard that you are “too much” of one identity or “not enough” of another. You may have been asked, “What are you?” or felt pressured to explain your background in a way that makes sense to someone else.Other people...

Have you ever said yes before you even considered whether you wanted to? You apologize when you are not sure you did anything wrong. You notice a shift in someone's mood and immediately wonder what you can do to make it better. We often hear about fight, flight or freeze. Research describes moving toward a threat, away from it, or becoming still as adaptive defensive responses that help us respond to perceived threat. Another response increasingly discussed in trauma-informed mental health...

There are moments when life feels like it is happening to us rather than with us. Days move quickly. We do what needs to be done. We function, show up, keep going. And somewhere along the way, we may notice a quiet distance from ourselves. Listening in to the body offers a way back. Not by fixing or pushing, but by turning toward the body as a place of information, steadiness and care. Gentle attention can be a pathway back to yourself. Embodiment is the experience of being connected to your...