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Evidence-based articles on mental health, relationships, and personal growth — written by Jessica Osei Owusu.

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23 Apr 2026·3 min read

Anxiety Is Not a Weakness: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

When anxiety arrives, don’t automatically try to quell it or rationalize it. Slow down. Put a hand on your chest. Breathe deeply. Let it hang around for a bit before trying to fix it. You aren’t in immediate danger because you’re feeling something.

Prayer is Real. So is the Therapist's Number

Anxiety

23 Apr 2026·4 min read

Prayer is Real. So is the Therapist's Number

A good Therapist will never laugh at your beliefs. A good Therapist will never try to pull you away from your church. A good Therapist will never tell you that your spirituality is the problem.