Lets wrap it up! Join in this conversation about taking what we've learned and our doses of growth to achieve the ultimate goal of everlasting love. Dating is the hard part, so what's next? Let go and let love have its way. 

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Learn how intimacy is in fact healing. Trusting others with a level of closeness in any relationship or potential relationship requires clear communication. Some intimacy issues are caused by childhood trauma and abuse, which can lead to trust issues, hypersexuality, unstable dating journey, fear of rejection and humiliation. Learn the 4 stages of intimacy. Tips on coping - Journal, seek a professional, value yourself and daily affirmations. 

We all wish to date someone with exceptional characteristics however, we may run into a narcissist, manipulator or someone who is emotionally unavailable. Lets discuss the red flags that will help us recognize if we've found a potential partner in our dating journey. 

Learn important steps to self healing before dating. The different dating stages and steps to self-care. 

Brittany brings three friends along to share their experiences about colorism and the long term generational effects from it. Shontay goes deep About growing up dark skinned with a strong mother. She explains the terms and nick names people have given her such as "pretty black''. Chatrice explains what it is like being the only light skinned person in her household and what the future holds for her black disabled son. Prenisa encourages the audience to make everything a teachable moment. With her three girls having three different skin tones and three different textures of hair she has to teach them that beauty is within and not about appearances. Finally, Brittany reflects on times where SHE was the one displaying such behaviors of colorism unknowingly. 

Light profanity and tense moments.

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Brittany discusses Misogyny and the behaviors men display in the workplace and home. She questions if society is excusing men behaviors toward women instead of holding men accountable. She points out the negative impact of gender roles and identity we may teach children at an early age. 

Brittany discusses the stigma on mental health. Starting with her own experience of postpartum depression and the responses of others. Ways to end mental health stigma is to educate yourself & children, create open dialogue for household discussions, use real examples of mental illnesses, listen and support loved ones regardless of religious beliefs and backgrounds. The lack of support groups for trauma inflicted individuals in the church and the lack to seek professional help based on the limited access to treatment is discussed. No need for note taking today, just think about it. 

Brittany describes six steps to make a successful behavioral change. One must acknowledge their readiness to change, barriers to change and the likelihood of failure before the steps of change can be implemented. Although many things are trial and error we must include in our future goals/plans that failure and transformation are apart of the steps to successfully maintaining a change.