I want to share something that I don’t often talk about… my family’s legacy of racialized violence. The reality is that my ancestors enslaved other humans and exploited them for free labor. I know that my family, for at least a few (but likely more!) generations were slave holders in Virginia.
Read MoreWe can’t properly regulate our nervous system when we’re disconnected from our humanity. And when we’re in the role of performing, we’re disconnected from our humanity.
Read MoreAs a coach & healer whose work is deeply rooted in diversity, equity & inclusion, I spend a lot of time thinking about the intersection of self-empowerment and white supremacy.
Read MoreAs we wrap up this week of New Year's Love Notes, I'd like to share a reintroduction and a love note to myself and who I am. And I hope you’ll respond with your own introduction and love note to yourself so I can witness who you are!
As I was reading back through older journals, ones from a few years ago, I noticed that there are some parts that just feel cringeworthy! Things that make me feel so sad for the Victoria of yesteryears. It can feel a little icky to read, to be honest.
Read MoreAt the time I was working on making choices and decisions that felt loving over people-pleasing or operating from a place of habit or obligation. In order to shift that thought pattern and habit, I was working on naming and unpacking some of the decisions I was making and the fears that I was holding in my journal.
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