February has come and gone. However, the lessons remain! Last month here at H.O.P. we explored how our sexual trauma has impacted our capacity to give and receive love and our Catalytic Conversation was empowering. We heard from the perspective of ten different women and it was a beautiful tapestry of interwoven stories each bringingContinueContinue reading “Farewell February”
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The Black Woman’s Burden
Trauma Down the Timeline: Part 1 During slavery, Black women were forced to witness the breaking of the Black man, the selling of Black babies, and the stripping of their bodily autonomy. They found themselves in a precarious position where they were perceived as less threatening than Black men and more valuable than Black children.ContinueContinue reading “The Black Woman’s Burden”
From Shadow to Safe to Sacred…
A journey towards self-reconciliation Heal on Purpose has undergone various iterations as an idea. However, its core mission has remained constant: to provide support for humans, particularly Black folks, as they embark on their healing journeys. Here, the term “Black” refers specifically to those born in America who identify as African American and/or Black. Originally,ContinueContinue reading “From Shadow to Safe to Sacred…”
Heal On Purpose Inc. 