What happens when you feel like you are back at square one? Pain is uncomfortable. This week’s episode discusses feelings of regression, identifying new triggers, and strategies suggested by my therapist to help take the necessary steps to move forward.

Welcome to Authentically Me by Annette Gregory McArthur where I am honoring my husband's life by creating a space to share my testimony in hopes of comforting others that have suffered a sudden and debilitating loss. Let's start the journey to healing ... together!

Kami Roberts, owner of  Kind Counseling, LLC, and I continue the conversation about the distrust felt from marginalized communities, the pros and cons to his decision to start his own mental health practice, the stigmas that plague the black community, and our desire to normalize getting the much-needed help.  Listen in for some tangible steps to take to self-regulate during tumultuous times.    

Welcome to Authentically Me by Annette Gregory McArthur where I am honoring my husband's life by creating a space to share my testimony in hopes of comforting others that have suffered a sudden and debilitating loss. Let's start the journey to healing ... together!

Resource: 

Kind Counseling LLC, Kami Robert (CEO)

kindcounseling.com

Kami Roberts, owner of  Kind Counseling, LLC, and I have a very candid discussion about the distrust felt from marginalized communities, the pros and cons to his decision to start his own mental health practice, the stigmas that plague the black community, and our desire to normalize getting the much-needed help. Listen in to hear the perspective of an African American male therapist.   

Welcome to Authentically Me by Annette Gregory McArthur where I am honoring my husband's life by creating a space to share my testimony in hopes of comforting others that have suffered a sudden and debilitating loss. Let's start the journey to healing ... together!

Resource: 

Kind Counseling LLC, Kami Robert (CEO)

kindcounseling.com

In this episode, Quiana Olasokan discusses the emotional turmoil of coming to terms with her brother’s death, her bounceback from loss to resurrection, and the release of her new book “Motherhood!: All The Things They Don’t Tell You”. Listen in to learn how she transforms her pain into passion.

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Welcome to Authentically Me by Annette Gregory McArthur where I am honoring my husband's life by creating a space to share my testimony in hopes of comforting others that have suffered a sudden and debilitating loss. Let's start the journey to healing ... together!

In this episode, I talk with Quiana Olasokan about the emotional roller coaster experienced in becoming a new wife and mom of 3 including a set of twins. she shares the continuous journey of finding her way back to herself while coping with the sudden loss of her brother. Listen in to learn how she manages these emotions.

Welcome to Authentically Me by Annette Gregory McArthur where I am honoring my husband's life by creating a space to share my testimony in hopes of comforting others that have suffered a sudden and debilitating loss. Let's start the journey to healing ... together!

America is a racist country. Full stop.

This week I discuss the disappointment in the lack of regard for Black Lives with the incredulous remarks by Senator Tim Scott and Vice President Kamala Harris, suggesting that “America is not a racist country.” Our elected officials who demonstrate that their political prowess takes precedence over the "truth" must be held accountable.  I also discuss ways to educate, empower and protect Black Lives. 

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What does it look like when you start to pick up the pieces and put your life back together after being on the precipice of making the ultimate decision of letting it all go? This week, I continue my conversation with Ditanyan and discuss the ways he has been able to turn his life around after a season of despair and realizing a season of hope and prosperity.

Welcome to Authentically Me by Annette Gregory McArthur where I am honoring my husband's life by creating a space to share my testimony in hopes of comforting others that have suffered a sudden and debilitating loss. Let's start the journey to healing ... together!

*TRIGGER WARNING*

Life is complicated.  When we are not properly equipped to handle life’s ups and downs, we may find ourselves alone in the darkness, surrounded by unending despair that isolates us from our loved ones and the world at large. This can, for some, lead to thoughts of self-harm and suicide. Our guest, Ditanyan Sye, discusses the decision that almost lead to him taking his life and what it took to get back on the road to recovery and living.

Welcome to Authentically Me by Annette Gregory McArthur where I am honoring my husband's life by creating a space to share my testimony in hopes of comforting others that have suffered a sudden and debilitating loss. Let's start the journey to healing ... together!

Over the past couple of weeks, Hip Hop has lost two legends within the culture. As we grieve the loss of Earl Simmons aka DMX and Robert Ross aka Black Rob who transitioned after living lives of great triumph and suffering, let’s examine the nature of grief in the context of celebration. I also offer a reaction to the heartfelt message that Roxanne Shante shared after the passing of DMX.

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This week we talk about controlling the internal narrative that may or may not be accurate.  It’s important to do a reality check for ourselves to ensure that we are mentally and emotionally fortifying ourselves with the truth. I also talk about the unexpected emotional toll of clearing out my email inbox. Yes, the Googles took me there!

Welcome to Authentically Me by Annette Gregory McArthur where I am honoring my husband's life by creating a space to share my testimony in hopes of comforting others that have suffered a sudden and debilitating loss. Let's start the journey to healing ... together!