Keya Allen a uterine cancer survivor diagnosed with adenocarcinoma before having children. You do not want to miss this as she shares Herstory.

What Is Anxiety? Do you feel anxious before a dental visit or starting something new? Have you gotten the jitters before speaking in front of a large group of sweaty palms when thinking about the future? These are common reactions when faced with something that's scary or unfamiliar and it doesn't necessarily mean that anything is wrong. However, some people suffer from a more severe form of anxiety that causes more serious physical symptoms. To better understand if your anxious feelings could be a sign of an anxiety or panic disorder, Take the time to listen to this podcast and gain awareness of some of the symptoms that people experience.  

Personal growth can help you make your life more enjoyable and fulfilling. However, if you’re broke, overweight, don’t have many friends, and lack goals, where do you begin? The key to beginning a personal growth journey is setting your priorities. There’s a lot you can do in five years, but you can’t do a whole lot in five months.

Low self-esteem can cause a vicious cycle that makes you feel worse and worse. Feeling badly about yourself can lead you to feel unmotivated to change what is making you feel down in the first place. If you don’t change the root cause of your negative feelings, then your self-esteem takes an even deeper dive. This cycle of negativity can be damaging, but there are things that you can do to break the cycle. Try these techniques to give your self-esteem a boost:

If you are like most people, you probably do a fairly good job of caring for the most important people in your life. However, you probably forget the most important person: You. The better care you take of yourself, the better you’ll be able to care for others. Taking care of yourself is a habit, perhaps the most important habit you can have. We neglect ourselves in many ways. This is a critical error.

It is important for women to highlight and celebrate the contributions women have made in the lives of their families, communities, churches, organizations, and with one another.

We need to reverse the stereotype that women don’t support other women. There is research that shows women in particular benefit from collaboration over competition.

Anything that is worth having is worth the effort to keep it. The love you have for your family makes it worth the effort to stay in touch and get along with your relatives. Make sure you keep the lines of communication open with your loved ones. When you make yourself available to discuss things, It will encourage openness and honesty. It is important that your family members feel comfortable talking with you about anything.

Trauma can often isolate you. It’s beneficial to resist this feeling and reach out for help. Try to find a therapist who understands you and your past and cares about your healing process. Your goal, of course, is to heal and become healthy and whole.

Blended families face special challenges. As stepfamilies try navigating their new family roles, there's a delicate balance between fostering these new relationships and allowing everyone time to adjust. Consider these suggestions with your partner to help everyone thrive together.