Healing * Inspiration * Self-Care
I have seen a lot of Black men heartbroken over having to fight to remain active in their child’s life. Common complaints include not being able to spend enough time with their child, co-parenting issues that result in them appearing to be the bad guy in the relationship, and the eventual estrangement between them and …
One of the hardest battles you will fight in life is achieving the goal of creating the life of your dreams. Black men have a lot of battles to fight in life. The battle against racism. The battle to be seen and heard. The battle to feel appreciated. All of these battles are a part …
Are you who you want to be right now? Do you desire to make changes to improve your life? The first step to transforming your life is providing an honest answer to these questions. In order to change you must embrace change. Here are some tips to help you master the art of reinvention: Do …
It can be hard to visit a physician to take care of your physical health. You may be forced to schedule an appointment when the physical pain is too much to bear, or it disrupts your daily living routine. Reasons vary among Black men regarding their reluctance to see a physician for preventative healthcare. It …
This journey called life has many roadblocks. Racial trauma is a common roadblock for many Black men because it can create a constant pattern of struggling to survive. It is challenging to create the life you desire when you have to fight for the right to live. Racial trauma has a negative effect on your …
The question for this month is: “What seeds are you planting?”This is a timely question because we celebrate Father’s Day in June.But this is not only a question for fathers…it is for every man. The seeds a Black man can plant in his lifetime can be representedby his children. The seeds you are planting during your …
Happy Anniversary to The Sid Center! June 19, 2022 is a day full of celebrations.Today is a celebration of liberation. It is Father’s Day. It is Juneteenth.It is also The Sid Center’s Anniversary!The business birthday of The Sid Center on Juneteenthis intentional, because we are committed to thehealing, wholeness and liberation of Black men and …
I recently had the pleasure of listening to Black fathers talk about how much they enjoyed spending time with their sons.I loved seeing their faces light up with joy as they talked abouthow much fatherhood meant to them. One of the fathers stated that spending time with his son was like therapy for him as …
Healing is an inside job.It is the journey of a lifetime.Yet, this is a journey so many people try to run fromduring their lives. They eventually discover that youcan’t run from yourself, because wherever you go…there you are. There are a lot of external factors that Black menwill need to heal from during their lives. …
Self care is surrounding yourself with positive people.Spending time with positive people can make youhappier, more productive and fulfilled.Who is around you can influence what is within you.
This year is almost halfway over!It is time to check in on your progress. Are you on track to accomplish your goals for 2022?Do you need to adjust your goals?Do you need to create new goals?It is important to evaluate where you have been,and where you are to get to where you want to go.But …
Happy New Year! You may already be tired of hearing “New Year, New You!” as we start a new year. 2022 is a new year, but it may not feel completely new because we are still dealing with a pandemic. Did you start this year still feeling stressed out and overwhelmed from last year? It …
Welcome to the debut issue of the Black Men Healing Newsletter! This Thanksgiving Eve is a great time to reflect on a year that is almost over. Yes…2021 is almost over, and the holiday season is upon us! So much has happened in this year, and there is so much to be thankful for. I …
