By: Makeda Marshall-NeSmith We’ve all heard it before: rest can save your life. If you want to explore that deeply, I’d point you to two powerful pieces from voices I admire: Why Is Exhaustion So Normalized for Black Women? from Allure, and Yes, Even Social Activists Need Rest Too from Verywell Mind. Both speak to… Continue reading Learning to Rest without Regret
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Leaning Forward: How Pregnancy Support Transforms the Birth Experience
By: Makeda Marshall-NeSmith https://www.instagram.com/sankofa.wellness/ There was a time when bringing new life into the world was never done alone. Women were surrounded by aunties, grandmothers, sisters, and neighbors. Birth was a community event, and the new mother was cared for, nourished, and held by those who loved her most. Over time, our culture has shifted.… Continue reading Leaning Forward: How Pregnancy Support Transforms the Birth Experience
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