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This week’s reflection dives into setting emotional boundaries, organizing your relationships into circles, and building a therapy toolbox to stay grounded. If you’re navigating early career challenges, politics, or burnout, this post is for you.]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/still-here-still-soft-lessons-in-empathy-boundaries-and-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688434686ab2534c7b03b2d2</guid><category><![CDATA[LIFE]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 01:56:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregnancy in the Heat: Summer Survival Tips from a Doula]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer can be a beautiful time to be pregnant—but let's be real: it can also be uncomfortably hot . 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Framework for Healing and Empowerment]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all carry stories—some that have shaped us in beautiful ways, and others that have left behind wounds we’re still learning how to...]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/still-i-rise-the-a-r-i-s-e-framework-for-healing-and-empowerment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680bcb8079871879a1e34751</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 14:00:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Surviving to Thriving: Navigating the Healing Journey with Compassion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healing is a journey, not a destination. For many of us, the path from surviving  to thriving  isn’t linear. It’s not as simple as saying...]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/from-surviving-to-thriving-navigating-the-healing-journey-with-compassion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680bce806be0a2b59f0a16d1</guid><category><![CDATA[SURVIVING]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 20:03:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rest as Resistance: Mental Health for Black Women Survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s no secret that Black women are some of the strongest, most resilient people on the planet. We carry the weight of history, personal...]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/rest-as-resistance-mental-health-for-black-women-survivors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680bce2b9e2e9d6190c62c30</guid><category><![CDATA[WELLNESS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 20:02:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’m a Survivor. The Diddy Case Isn’t Shocking—It’s Familiar.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a survivor of intimate partner violence, a researcher studying the systems that protect abusers, and an advocate who has supported...]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/i-m-a-survivor-the-diddy-case-isn-t-shocking-it-s-familiar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682b7a558225613375276468</guid><category><![CDATA[SURVIVING]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 18:38:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You’re Not Crazy—You’re Coping: Understanding Trauma Responses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever felt like something was off , but couldn’t quite put your finger on it? Or maybe you’ve been told that you’re...]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/you-re-not-crazy-you-re-coping-understanding-trauma-responses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680bcdc5193b090c2f488bd8</guid><category><![CDATA[SURVIVING]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 20:01:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trauma-Informed Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace Without Guilt]]></title><description><![CDATA[For so many of us—especially survivors—boundaries feel complicated.You  want to say no, but you don’t want to seem cold.You  want space,...]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/trauma-informed-boundaries-protecting-your-peace-without-guilt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680bcd4ec30df67d50d5fce9</guid><category><![CDATA[LIFE]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 20:00:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Are Not Broken: Healing After Trauma]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a moment in every healing journey when you look at yourself and wonder: “Will I ever feel whole again?” Whether the pain came...]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/you-are-not-broken-healing-after-trauma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680bcc6c02e22389d10969c6</guid><category><![CDATA[SURVIVING]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:12:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Stress Speaks: A Personal Wake-Up Call from the ER]]></title><description><![CDATA[I didn’t expect to start this blog post by saying I recently ended up in the emergency room. But here we are. I’ve always known that...]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/when-stress-speaks-a-personal-wake-up-call-from-the-er</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680bc9e202e22389d1096189</guid><category><![CDATA[WELLNESS]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:44:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How my trauma shows up in my healthy relationship ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear readers, I am writing to you on February 15th, the day after Valentine’s Day and also National Side Chick Day - as my mom graciously...]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/how-my-trauma-shows-up-in-my-healthy-relationship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63ed77026b6060964272fcf2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:21:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why would I hire a doula that can't attend my birth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With restrictions in hospital settings around maternity care, it's no surprise that your Doula might have to phone in, FaceTime your...]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/why-would-i-hire-a-doula-that-can-t-attend-my-birth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6328e84b2def81a292092cdd</guid><category><![CDATA[WELLNESS]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does a survivor of abuse look like?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, they look like me. A college student, a student- leader, an activist, a Black woman, somebody's sister, somebody's daughter, and...]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/what-does-a-survivor-of-abuse-look-like</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6053cc35059e810015b06f01</guid><category><![CDATA[SURVIVING]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:57:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ba0ec_7a195e09530044d39666c04ac321c662~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnout and how to manage it ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling burned out? Emotionally drained? Mentally exhausted? Procrastinating? Unable to finish tasks? Distancing yourself from people and...]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/burnout-and-how-to-manage-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">609d50c429fb4b001521594d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:40:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ba0ec_80bc3bf64258461badf478861196e3a9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Truth About Healing ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The past few months have been extremely difficult. I have never felt so lost and out of touch with reality before. It feels like I am...]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/the-truth-about-healing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">608f3faf74627d0015099d9b</guid><category><![CDATA[SURVIVING]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:40:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Norms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey there, friends! I've created a list of community norms- just some group rules to ensure we are keeping this space. These rules are my...]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/community-norms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">607a0f1b14375c0057338111</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:39:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ba0ec_4f9d392ab8004803950b76d7a931b9be~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trusted Resources for Support and Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Below is a list of trusted national and community-based resources you can utilize if you, a friend, or a family member needs support...]]></description><link>https://justtaytalks.wixsite.com/taytalks/post/resources-for-survivors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">604a2c9bc2b91d0015ae9963</guid><category><![CDATA[SURVIVING]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:21:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ba0ec_e627d710fe8c4fc2811ac3f0f5df8c15~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>taytalks</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>