My Melanin Wellness:

Real Stories, Practical Tools,

and Strategies That Honor The Journey

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Sometimes, talking about mental health can feel… complicated. Like trying to name something you were never given the language for. Especially in communities where strength has often meant staying silent, pushing through, and surviving without space to feel.

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That’s where this space comes in.

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Most of what you’ll find here is written by me—the reflections, questions, and lessons I’ve gathered through my own healing journey and in the work I do every day. From time to time, you’ll also hear from my thoughtful team of therapists and contributors who help widen the lens and share the vision of making mental wellness feel more inclusive. But at its core, this platform is a personal offering.

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We talk about mental health in real terms, through stories, strategies, and honesty. We explore what it means to take care of ourselves in a world that hasn’t always made it easy. Healing looks different for everyone and is about discovering what wellness feels like for you.

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My hope is that as you read these words, you find room to breathe—maybe even to name something you’ve been carrying but couldn’t quite explain. Whether you're just beginning to explore your mental health or you're already deep in the work of healing, I want this space to feel like a mirror. A place where the unseen gets named and where the weight you’ve felt starts to feel a little less heavy because, finally, someone put it into words.

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That’s why I write—to offer language that helps us make sense of what hurts, and to remind you that you don’t have to have it all figured out to be worthy of care.

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Mental health isn’t a luxury—it’s a part of being human. And you deserve support that honors every part of your story.

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So take a moment. Settle in.

You’ve found a place where your wellness truly matters.​

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~ Carlita L. Coley, LPC