How to Support Victims while Protecting Ourselves

Growing Long Hair Won’t Change Your Life

📌 Today’s Topic: Today, we unpack the emotional and cultural reasons why many Black women desire long natural hair and gently challenge the idea that longer hair will transform our lives. We explore internalized beauty standards, societal pressures, and the healing work needed to build a healthier, more loving relationship with our natural hair. 🪷 THE HEALING CREATIVE PODCAST  Welcome to The Healing Creative Podcast! Where I, a black girl creative, take you on my healing journey through my craft.  * Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4eWnPFcoImPdpmEZQbhpmJ?si=O2YNLcVSRPWN5LjumMnfig [https://open.spotify.com/show/4eWnPFcoImPdpmEZQbhpmJ?si=O2YNLcVSRPWN5LjumMnfig] * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healing-creative-podcast/id1799703580 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healing-creative-podcast/id1799703580] 🤭 PATREON Support the podcast and get exclusive access to the Rawest & Realest episodes! patreon.com/ImanitheWriter25 [http://patreon.com/ImanitheWriter25] 📝 DIVERSITY GUIDES & WORKSHEETS  Browse around the Culture Craft Shop to find super quick, easy, and amazing worksheets to take your writing to the next level!  https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/shop [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/shop] 🗺️ FREE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT MAP  We have a gift for you! 🎁 Use your free character development map as a first step to writing great characters of color. https://mailchi.mp/274c74ac6c95/character-development-map-free-download [https://mailchi.mp/274c74ac6c95/character-development-map-free-download] 💡 1-ON-1 DIVERSITY WRITING COACHING  Book a 1 on 1 consultation with me so we can discuss your story in depth!  https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/coaching [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/coaching] 📖 SENSITIVITY READING  Apply for sensitivity reading to have a diversity writing coach review your story and point out problem areas! https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/sensitivity-reading [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/sensitivity-reading] 👍 Like, Share, Comment & Subscribe for more tips on how to write characters of color! 📲 Connect with me! Tik Tok: imani_the_writer [https://www.tiktok.com/@imani_the_writer?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] IG: @imanii_the_writer [https://www.instagram.com/imanii_the_writer?igsh=NHgxdnphanI2b3Y%3D&utm_source=qr] Pinterest: imani_the_writer [https://www.pinterest.com/imani_the_writer/_saved/] Website: culturecraftbyimani.com [http://culturecraftbyimani.com]

How to Support Victims while Protecting Ourselves

This video explores how to support loved ones in abusive relationships while protecting your own mental and emotional safety. If you or a loved one is unsafe, please see the resources below. If you're aware of other resources that I haven’t mentioned, please share them in the comment section. Timestamps Intro [0:00 - 5:55] Kerry’s Testimony [5:55 - 12:59] Cycles of Abuse [12:59 - 15:25] Victim Alienation [15:25 - 26:40] Understanding Victim Betrayal [26:40 - 39:04] Setting Boundaries with Loved Ones [39:04 - 47:31] Conclusion [47:31 - 51:20] How Abusers Prevent Their Victims From Leaving | https://myplanapp.org/blog/how-abusers-prevent-victims-from-leaving [https://myplanapp.org/blog/how-abusers-prevent-victims-from-leaving] When a Trauma Is Also a Betrayal | https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/awareness-action/202211/when-trauma-is-also-betrayal [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/awareness-action/202211/when-trauma-is-also-betrayal] My Video on how to protect ourselves from Abuse: The National Domestic Violence Hotline ( [https://www.thehotline.org/]thehotline.org [http://thehotline.org]) [https://www.thehotline.org/] | https://www.thehotline.org/ [https://www.thehotline.org/] | 1−800−799−7233 WomensLaw.org [https://www.womenslaw.org/] | https://www.womenslaw.org/ [https://www.womenslaw.org/] Love Is Respect ( [https://www.loveisrespect.org/]loveisrespect.org [http://loveisrespect.org]) [https://www.loveisrespect.org/] | http://loveisrespect.org [http://loveisrespect.org] | 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522 RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) [https://www.rainn.org/] | https://www.rainn.org/ [https://www.rainn.org/] | 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) StrongHearts Native Helpline [https://strongheartshelpline.org/] | https://strongheartshelpline.org/ [https://strongheartshelpline.org/] | 1-844-762-8483 The Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/] | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/] How To Begin Safety Planning [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/how-to-begin-safety-planning/] | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/how-to-begin-safety-planning/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/how-to-begin-safety-planning/] Create a Safety Plan [https://www.thehotline.org/create-a-safety-plan/] | https://www.thehotline.org/create-a-safety-plan/ [https://www.thehotline.org/create-a-safety-plan/] Personal Safety Plan [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/personal-safety-plan/] ~ (if you are living alone, if you are staying with the abuser, if you are leaving the abuser, or if you are experiencing an attack.) | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/personal-safety-plan/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/personal-safety-plan/] Workplace Safety Plan [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/workplace-safety-plan/] (includes things you may want to consider for yourself and/or your children while you are at work.) | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/workplace-safety-plan/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/workplace-safety-plan/] College Safety Plan [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/college-safety-plan/] | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/college-safety-plan/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/college-safety-plan/] Safety Plan for Legal Professionals [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-for-legal-professionals-and-clients/] | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-for-legal-professionals-and-clients/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-for-legal-professionals-and-clients/] Safety Planning with Children [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-with-children/] | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-with-children/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-with-children/] Safety Planning for Teens [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-for-teens/] | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-for-teens/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-for-teens/] Stalking Safety Planning [http://www.victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking-resource-center] (The National Center for Victims of Crime) | http://www.victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking-resource-center [http://www.victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking-resource-center] Reesa Teesa Who TF Did I Marry Full Series Parts 1-50 | https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRWNp12w6BLD_9w8fPfMy8EP3D-tQk9Ck&si=l_D5znM_QB6-LPnj [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRWNp12w6BLD_9w8fPfMy8EP3D-tQk9Ck&si=l_D5znM_QB6-LPnj] How to Spot a Dangerous Man Before You Get Involved | https://a.co/d/h4pRm99 [https://a.co/d/h4pRm99] 20+ dating safety tips | https://www.realgirlreview.com/dating-safety-tips/ [https://www.realgirlreview.com/dating-safety-tips/] 💌 THE EMPATHY LETTER WORKSHEET Learn how to show yourself the empathy and self-compassion you deeply need and deserve. https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/imanis-shop/p/the-empathy-letter-worksheet [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/imanis-shop/p/the-empathy-letter-worksheet] 🪷 THE HEALING CREATIVE PODCAST  Welcome to The Healing Creative Podcast! Where I, a black girl creative, take you on my healing journey through my craft.  * Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4eWnPFcoImPdpmEZQbhpmJ?si=O2YNLcVSRPWN5LjumMnfig [https://open.spotify.com/show/4eWnPFcoImPdpmEZQbhpmJ?si=O2YNLcVSRPWN5LjumMnfig] * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healing-creative-podcast/id1799703580 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healing-creative-podcast/id1799703580] 🤭 PATREON Support the podcast and get exclusive access to the Rawest & Realest episodes! patreon.com/ImanitheWriter25 [http://patreon.com/ImanitheWriter25] 📝 DIVERSITY GUIDES & WORKSHEETS  Browse around the Culture Craft Shop to find super quick, easy, and amazing worksheets to take your writing to the next level!  https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/shop [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/shop] 📲 Connect with me! 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How do we protect ourselves from these MONSTERS!?!

Please browse all these resources for anything you might need and comment on others down below. The National Domestic Violence Hotline ( [https://www.thehotline.org/]thehotline.org [http://thehotline.org]) [https://www.thehotline.org/] | https://www.thehotline.org/ [https://www.thehotline.org/] | 1−800−799−7233 WomensLaw.org [https://www.womenslaw.org/] | https://www.womenslaw.org/ [https://www.womenslaw.org/] Love Is Respect ( [https://www.loveisrespect.org/]loveisrespect.org [http://loveisrespect.org]) [https://www.loveisrespect.org/] | http://loveisrespect.org [http://loveisrespect.org] | 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522 RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) [https://www.rainn.org/] | https://www.rainn.org/ [https://www.rainn.org/] | 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) StrongHearts Native Helpline [https://strongheartshelpline.org/] | https://strongheartshelpline.org/ [https://strongheartshelpline.org/] | 1-844-762-8483 The Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/] | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/] How To Begin Safety Planning [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/how-to-begin-safety-planning/] | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/how-to-begin-safety-planning/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/how-to-begin-safety-planning/] Create a Safety Plan [https://www.thehotline.org/create-a-safety-plan/] | https://www.thehotline.org/create-a-safety-plan/ [https://www.thehotline.org/create-a-safety-plan/] Personal Safety Plan [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/personal-safety-plan/] ~ (if you are living alone, if you are staying with the abuser, if you are leaving the abuser, or if you are experiencing an attack.) | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/personal-safety-plan/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/personal-safety-plan/] Workplace Safety Plan [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/workplace-safety-plan/] (includes things you may want to consider for yourself and/or your children while you are at work.) | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/workplace-safety-plan/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/workplace-safety-plan/] College Safety Plan [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/college-safety-plan/] | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/college-safety-plan/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/college-safety-plan/] Safety Plan for Legal Professionals [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-for-legal-professionals-and-clients/] | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-for-legal-professionals-and-clients/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-for-legal-professionals-and-clients/] Safety Planning with Children [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-with-children/] | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-with-children/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-with-children/] Safety Planning for Teens [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-for-teens/] | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-for-teens/ [https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-for-teens/] Stalking Safety Planning [http://www.victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking-resource-center] (The National Center for Victims of Crime) | http://www.victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking-resource-center [http://www.victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking-resource-center] Reesa Teesa Who TF Did I Marry Full Series Parts 1-50 | https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRWNp12w6BLD_9w8fPfMy8EP3D-tQk9Ck&si=l_D5znM_QB6-LPnj [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRWNp12w6BLD_9w8fPfMy8EP3D-tQk9Ck&si=l_D5znM_QB6-LPnj] How to Spot a Dangerous Man Before You Get Involved | https://a.co/d/h4pRm99 [https://a.co/d/h4pRm99] 20+ dating safety tips | https://www.realgirlreview.com/dating-safety-tips/ [https://www.realgirlreview.com/dating-safety-tips/] 💌 THE EMPATHY LETTER WORKSHEET Learn how to show yourself the empathy and self-compassion you deeply need and deserve. https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/imanis-shop/p/the-empathy-letter-worksheet [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/imanis-shop/p/the-empathy-letter-worksheet] 🪷 THE HEALING CREATIVE PODCAST  Welcome to The Healing Creative Podcast! Where I, a black girl creative, take you on my healing journey through my craft.  * Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4eWnPFcoImPdpmEZQbhpmJ?si=O2YNLcVSRPWN5LjumMnfig [https://open.spotify.com/show/4eWnPFcoImPdpmEZQbhpmJ?si=O2YNLcVSRPWN5LjumMnfig] * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healing-creative-podcast/id1799703580 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healing-creative-podcast/id1799703580] 🤭 PATREON Support the podcast and get exclusive access to the Rawest & Realest episodes! patreon.com/ImanitheWriter25 [http://patreon.com/ImanitheWriter25] 📝 DIVERSITY GUIDES & WORKSHEETS  Browse around the Culture Craft Shop to find super quick, easy, and amazing worksheets to take your writing to the next level!  https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/shop [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/shop] 🗺️ FREE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT MAP  We have a gift for you! 🎁 Use your free character development map as a first step to writing great characters of color. https://mailchi.mp/274c74ac6c95/character-development-map-free-download [https://mailchi.mp/274c74ac6c95/character-development-map-free-download] 💡 1-ON-1 DIVERSITY WRITING COACHING  Book a 1 on 1 consultation with me so we can discuss your story in depth!  https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/coaching [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/coaching] 📖 SENSITIVITY READING  Apply for sensitivity reading to have a diversity writing coach review your story and point out problem areas! https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/sensitivity-reading [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/sensitivity-reading] 👍 Like, Share, Comment & Subscribe for more tips on how to write characters of color! 📲 Connect with me! 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How to Push Past Creative Blocks

Today I’m talking about creative blockages. What are they, where do they come from, and how to push past them to create the art you were destined to create! Udemy Course I’m taking on Music Production https://www.udemy.com/share/106g6G3@87A0GnDLHyzSBaN8B0Nc9XesHJxUETRTbcb_yPqr_qP4Nf1hvqSCDYjqEtUsMRlAFA==/ [https://www.udemy.com/share/106g6G3@87A0GnDLHyzSBaN8B0Nc9XesHJxUETRTbcb_yPqr_qP4Nf1hvqSCDYjqEtUsMRlAFA==/] 💌 THE EMPATHY LETTER WORKSHEET Learn how to show yourself the empathy and self-compassion you deeply need and deserve. https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/imanis-shop/p/the-empathy-letter-worksheet [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/imanis-shop/p/the-empathy-letter-worksheet] 🪷 THE HEALING CREATIVE PODCAST  Welcome to The Healing Creative Podcast! Where I, a black girl creative, take you on my healing journey through my craft.  * Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4eWnPFcoImPdpmEZQbhpmJ?si=O2YNLcVSRPWN5LjumMnfig [https://open.spotify.com/show/4eWnPFcoImPdpmEZQbhpmJ?si=O2YNLcVSRPWN5LjumMnfig] * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healing-creative-podcast/id1799703580 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healing-creative-podcast/id1799703580] 🤭 PATREON Support the podcast and get exclusive access to the Rawest & Realest episodes! patreon.com/ImanitheWriter25 [http://patreon.com/ImanitheWriter25] 📝 DIVERSITY GUIDES & WORKSHEETS  Browse around the Culture Craft Shop to find super quick, easy, and amazing worksheets to take your writing to the next level!  https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/shop [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/shop] 🗺️ FREE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT MAP  We have a gift for you! 🎁 Use your free character development map as a first step to writing great characters of color. https://mailchi.mp/274c74ac6c95/character-development-map-free-download [https://mailchi.mp/274c74ac6c95/character-development-map-free-download] 💡 1-ON-1 DIVERSITY WRITING COACHING  Book a 1 on 1 consultation with me so we can discuss your story in depth!  https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/coaching [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/coaching] 📖 SENSITIVITY READING  Apply for sensitivity reading to have a diversity writing coach review your story and point out problem areas! https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/sensitivity-reading [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/sensitivity-reading] 👍 Like, Share, Comment & Subscribe for more tips on how to write characters of color! 📲 Connect with me! Tik Tok: imani_the_writer [https://www.tiktok.com/@imani_the_writer?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] IG: @imanii_the_writer [https://www.instagram.com/imanii_the_writer?igsh=NHgxdnphanI2b3Y%3D&utm_source=qr] Pinterest: imani_the_writer [https://www.pinterest.com/imani_the_writer/_saved/] Website: culturecraftbyimani.com [http://culturecraftbyimani.com] —

What black girls need to buid confidence

I'm here to share my thoughts on what I think young black women and girls need to build confidence. Gling AI https://gling.ai/?via=imani [https://gling.ai/?via=imani] 🪷 THE HEALING CREATIVE PODCAST  Welcome to The Healing Creative Podcast! Where I, a black girl creative, take you on my healing journey through my craft.  * Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4eWnPFcoImPdpmEZQbhpmJ?si=O2YNLcVSRPWN5LjumMnfig [https://open.spotify.com/show/4eWnPFcoImPdpmEZQbhpmJ?si=O2YNLcVSRPWN5LjumMnfig] * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healing-creative-podcast/id1799703580 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healing-creative-podcast/id1799703580] 🤭 PATREON Support the podcast and get exclusive access to the Rawest & Realest episodes! https://www.patreon.com/ImanitheWriter25 [https://www.patreon.com/ImanitheWriter25] 📝 DIVERSITY GUIDES & WORKSHEETS  Browse around the Culture Craft Shop to find super quick, easy, and amazing worksheets to take your writing to the next level!  https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/shop [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/shop] 🗺️ FREE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT MAP  We have a gift for you! 🎁 Use your free character development map as a first step to writing great characters of color. https://mailchi.mp/274c74ac6c95/character-development-map-free-download [https://mailchi.mp/274c74ac6c95/character-development-map-free-download] 💡 1-ON-1 DIVERSITY WRITING COACHING  Book a 1 on 1 consultation with me so we can discuss your story in depth!  https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/coaching [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/coaching] 📖 SENSITIVITY READING  Apply for sensitivity reading to have a diversity writing coach review your story and point out problem areas! https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/sensitivity-reading [https://www.culturecraftbyimani.com/sensitivity-reading] 👍 Like, Share, Comment & Subscribe for more tips on how to write characters of color! 📲 Connect with me! Tik Tok: imani_the_writer [https://www.tiktok.com/@imani_the_writer?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] IG: @imanii_the_writer [https://www.instagram.com/imanii_the_writer?igsh=NHgxdnphanI2b3Y%3D&utm_source=qr] Pinterest: imani_the_writer [https://www.pinterest.com/imani_the_writer/_saved/] Website: culturecraftbyimani.com [http://culturecraftbyimani.com] —