In this minisode, Softening Therapy Ammie, Latania, DeJada, and Camesha share gems about how to navigate finding a therapist, when to know it’s needed, and what the benefits are of engaging in therapy. 
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Join us at our upcoming workshops and groups to get community support with your mental wellness from women just like you.  Sign up to join our community at: www.sistaafya.com/services

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About Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness:

 Sista Afya is a social enterprise based in Chicago that provides low-cost mental wellness services that center the experiences of Black women. We believe that by making mental wellness simple, accessible, affordable, and centered around Black women's experiences, more people will get what they need to have a full, whole life. 

Stay in touch with us by following us online on Instagram @sistaafya and on Facebook @sistaafya . Learn more about Sista Afya at: www.sistaafya.com

In this episode Softening Superman Ammie, Latania, DeJada, and Camesha share their experiences and relationships with Black men. They share the struggles Black men face, examples of Black men in their lives growing up, and how relationships between Black men and women can be healing; especially while fighting for our collective liberation.  

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Join the Sista Afya Community!

Join us at our upcoming workshops and groups to get community support with your mental wellness from women just like you.  Sign up to join our community at: www.sistaafya.com/services

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About Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness: 

Sista Afya is a social enterprise based in Chicago that provides low-cost mental wellness services that center the experiences of Black women. We believe that by making mental wellness simple, accessible, affordable, and centered around Black women's experiences, more people will get what they need to have a full, whole life.

Stay in touch with us by following us online on Instagram @sistaafya and on Facebook @sistaafya . Learn more about Sista Afya at: www.sistaafya.com

In this episode Softening Sexuality Ammie, Latania, DeJada, and Camesha share their experiences navigating sexuality from girlhood to womanhood. From having ‘the talk’, making sense of it within spirituality, appreciating their bodies, and owning their power in sex- they share how they are shaping sexuality as Black women, on their own terms. 

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Visit www.boujiebsboutique.com  and follow them on instagram at: @boujiebsboutique

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Join the Sista Afya Community!

Join us at our upcoming workshops and groups to get community support with your mental wellness from women just like you.  Sign up to join our community at: www.sistaafya.com/services

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About Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness:

Sista Afya is a social enterprise based in Chicago that provides low-cost mental wellness services that center the experiences of Black women. We believe that by making mental wellness simple, accessible, affordable, and centered around Black women's experiences, more people will get what they need to have a full, whole life. 

Stay in touch with us by following us online on Instagram @sistaafya and on Facebook @sistaafya . Learn more about Sista Afya at: www.sistaafya.com