The Bees in My Chest
What I learned when my emotions stopped making sense
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20 essays on grief, healing, boundaries, identity, and rest, newest first.
I Thought I Was Losing My Mind. It Was Menopause.
I remember the day I thought I was losing my mind.
Read on SubstackTender. Triggered. Trying your best—and still healing.
This Is What Parenting with a Trauma History Feels Like
Read on SubstackWhat Daddy Didn’t Teach Us, We’re Learning Now
A letter to every Black woman who grew up fatherless—and is finding her own way back to love.
Read on SubstackWhen Your Kid’s Tantrum Feels Like a Flashback
Understanding How Trauma Shapes Your Reactions—And Your Relationship With Your Child
Read on SubstackYou Don’t Have to Abandon Yourself to Be Loved
When “Being Friendly” Is Actually a Trauma Response
Read on SubstackWhen Your Spirit Says “No”—Believe It
Honoring your body's safety cues and naming red flags
Read on SubstackYou Don’t Owe Anyone a Softer No
Untangling over-explaining, people-pleasing, and the urge to make others comfortable
Read on SubstackMoisturized and Unbothered
A love letter to the soft life Black women are choosing for themselves
Read on SubstackYou’re Not Too Sensitive. You’re Waking Up.
What your nervous system already knows—and needs you to hear
Read on SubstackA Love Letter to the Overachiever in You
When Hustle is the Habit, Rest Becomes the Rebellion
Read on SubstackEverybody Wants the Glow, Nobody Talks About the Guardrails
What No One Tells You About Staying Whole
Read on SubstackThe Reckoning and the Return
For every woman rethinking who she is—and reclaiming who she’s always been.
Read on SubstackMenopause Made Me Do It
Love note to the Glow-Up Years—where heat meets healing and clarity calls louder than chaos.
Read on SubstackYou Didn’t Just Grow Up—You Performed
Unlearning the family roles that kept you safe, silent, or stuck.
Read on SubstackAnnie Wasn’t Just a Character—She Was a Blueprint
What one vampire-slaying, grief-carrying woman teaches us about Black women’s invisible labor
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The Archive
The full Soul Space archive.
26 essays on grief, healing, boundaries, identity, and rest. Every piece in her own words, newest first.
The F-ing Holidays: Grief, Growth, and Gentle Joy
The holidays can be a mixed bag of emotions, especially when grief is part of the story. While the world sparkles with lights…
Read the essaySis, It’s Not Your Fault: Reclaiming Power in a World That Tries to Blame Us
Trigger Warning: This post discusses sexual assault, statistics, and societal biases. Let’s have a heart-to-heart, sis. Being…
Read the essayLove Isn’t Supposed to Hurt: Breaking Free from Abuse
Let’s get something straight: love is not supposed to hurt. It’s not supposed to make you feel small, scared, or controlled.…
Read the essaySis, Let’s Talk About Being Your BEST ME
Life’s wild, right? It’s full of curveballs, lessons, and moments that make you stop and go, Wait...what just happened? These…
Read the essayA Birthday Reset: Embracing Fresh Starts with Grace
It’s my birthday month, y’all! And let me tell you, I’ve always considered birthdays to be the real New Year. Sure, January…
Read the essayThe Call Is Coming From Inside the House
When betrayal comes from someone who looks like you. A honest conversation about Black sisterhood, workplace sabotage, and…
Read the essayI Left My Job and Found Myself
Leaving a career that no longer fits isn't failure — it's freedom. Dr. Brooklyn Chick on identity, reinvention, and what…
Read the essayWhen the Bear Isn’t There: Healing from Trauma’s False Alarms
Your nervous system is still protecting you from a threat that's gone. A trauma-informed look at false alarms, triggers, and…
Read the essayDon’t Hulk Out, Sis: Harnessing Anger as Your Superpower
Anger isn't the enemy — it's information. Dr. Brooklyn Chick on feeling your rage without letting it run you, and what your…
Read the essayTherapy: The Glow-Up Your Soul Deserves
Therapy isn't just for crisis — it's for growth. A culturally grounded take on why getting support is one of the most powerful…
Read the essayLet’s Talk Therapy: The Good, the Awkward, and the Life-Changing
Trauma has a way of tuning you into frequencies most people don’t hear. I often say trauma is like a dog whistle—only the…
Read the essayFeel the Fear, Sis, and Do It Anyway
Fear doesn't mean stop — it means you're about to grow. Dr. Brooklyn Chick on courage, self-trust, and doing the scary thing…
Read the essayIt Happens: Finding Strength in Failure
I still remember the day I failed the written portion of my comprehensive exam. Even as I write this, I feel the shame…
Read the essayZombie Love: When the People You Love Can’t Love You Back
I still remember the day my therapist hit me with the truth: "I see you as an orphan." Excuse me? An orphan? I was shocked.…
Read the essayUnmuting Medusa: A Story of Survival, Strength, and the Silence Black Women Know Too Well
Let’s talk about a story you think you know: Medusa, the snake-haired villain who could turn you to stone with one glance.…
Read the essayWhen the World Hurts: Carrying Trauma That’s Not Our Own
These days, it feels like everywhere we turn, we’re bombarded with heartbreaking stories and devastating images. Whether it’s…
Read the essayI Quit My Job and Found Myself
I didn’t plan to quit my job. I planned to push through — because that’s what you do, right? You wake up tired, pour some…
Read the essayFixing Your Crown: Healing the Emotional Cracks We Carry
Imagine your home looking pristine on the outside, but inside, there are cracks and leaks quietly causing damage. Our…
Read the essaySis, You Are the Blueprint: Reclaiming Our Bodies, Beauty, and Power
Let’s talk, sis. Being a Black woman in this world means navigating the constant push and pull of societal expectations and…
Read the essayHealing What We Inherit: Breaking the Cycle of Generational and Racial Trauma
Let’s keep it real—some of the pain we carry didn’t start with us. It’s been passed down, generation after generation, like an…
Read the essayReject the Hustle: Why Rest is the Secret to Thriving
In a world that glorifies grind culture—the constant hustle, endless work, and the pursuit of success at all costs—rest often…
Read the essayStop Telling Me About Your “Black Friends”
Hey Love, Let’s have some real talk today. Have you ever been in a conversation where someone tried to prove they “get it” by…
Read the essayLet Them: Reclaiming My Humanity and Boundaries
Growing up Black in America often meant living with an acute awareness of white people’s presence. It wasn’t something I was…
Read the essay*The F-ing Holidays - Food, Family, and Feelings, and “F it, I’m Done!”
Ah, the holidays—where the smell of baked goods mixes with the unmistakable tension of family dynamics and the endless…
Read the essayThe Survival Guide for the Modern Apocalypse (Leggings Optional)
Cue Morgan Freeman voice: Dr. Brooklyn Chick had big plans for last year. It was supposed to be the year—the one where she…
Read the essayHey Sis, Welcome to the Blog!
Hey there! I’m so glad you found your way here. This blog isn’t just another corner of the internet—it’s something deeply…
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