Holistic Healing Source for Marginalized Society

09/21/2026

"According to a recent study, prosecutors' mandated minimum charges resulted in Black people spending more time in prison than white people for the identical offences. In fact, when all else is equal, prosecutors pursue required minimums against Black defendants 65 percent more often. - Brennan Center for Justice"
The justice system cannot claim to be blind when the data shows a glaring racial bias. Mandated minimums disproportionately target and devastate Black communities, proving that systemic racism is baked into the very policies meant to uphold the law. Advocacy and mental health are deeply connected because mass incarceration causes profound generational trauma. We must demand a system that truly serves justice for all. ✊🏿🏛️

09/18/2026

Performative allyship often relies on hollow words, but true solidarity requires action. When it comes to social justice, equity, and mental health advocacy, we must move beyond just talking about the issues. It requires doing the uncomfortable, continuous work of dismantling oppressive systems and repairing harm. How are you putting your values into practice today? 🌍🤎

09/16/2026

Your voice HAS POWER!
In spaces that have historically tried to silence marginalized communities, speaking up is an act of reclamation. Whether you are setting a boundary in your personal life, advocating for your needs in the workplace, or organizing in your community—your voice matters. Don't let anyone convince you to shrink to make them comfortable. Speak your truth. 🗣️✨

09/14/2026

"The disparity in assets of typical households across race and ethnicity. The gap in assets is far wider than disparities in wages across races. Income inequality, housing policies, limited educational opportunities, and a lack of support structures contribute to the racial wealth gap."
True healing requires looking at the systems that create harm in the first place. The racial wealth gap is a prime example of how historical and ongoing systemic barriers—like housing discrimination and inequitable educational policies—compound over generations. We cannot separate mental health from economic justice. When we advocate for equity, we are advocating for the holistic well-being of our communities. ✊🏾⚖️

09/10/2026

I love what I do 💓✨️🤞! Some recent snaps 📸:

✅️ Speaking on the importance of Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act during such critical times for public health in America at the League of Women Voters Aurora convening at Aurora Public Library, Illinois of women voters of Illinois
✅️ Speaking at the TonyPalooza Back to School Fundraiser for youth, providing scholarships and school supplies to underprivileged kids Elephant-N-Da Room Entertainment
✅️ Supporting the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Wellness Summit held by Congresswoman Kelly Robin Kelly Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls - CBWG with Commissioner Donna Miller and Rep. Debbie Meyers Martin.
✅️ Speaking at the Chicago Teachers Union Special Celebration supporting my amazing friend in her reelection campaign and someone I met that night who would be a GREAT board president Chicago Public Schools
✅️ Enjoying the 2026 Socialism Conference and being enlightened and empowered by numerous revolutionaries to continue my work in legal system reform and human rights advocacy.
✅️ Attending the Recovery City Screening & Expert Panel: 25th Anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day at the Oak Park Public Library with River Forest Township
✅️ Your Light Still Shines Su***de Awareness Event by Village of New Lenox, Safe Communities Coalition
✅️ Building likeminded connections in the psychology field at the Beyond the Referral: Mental Health Community Mixer

09/10/2026

Check out my latest article on Health & Wellbeing Magazine ✍️📖!

Why Expanding Your Credentials Matters The landscape of healthcare and wellness is undergoing a monumental paradigm shift. For decades, the conventional, allopathic medical model stood largely separate from the practices of holistic, alternative, and complementary medicine. Today, however, we are wi...

09/06/2026

I've spent the last couple of months designing an evidence-backed, interfaith, 6-week rehabilitative psychospiritual group program for incarcerated and newly released women that I am SO EXCITED to execute this fall 🥰🤩! This is the type of work I live for that makes all those years of school worth it 🙏. Legal system reform is a must and I'm dedicated to helping create that change 🙌💕.

09/04/2026

"Keep it in the family." "Don't speak it into existence."
Many marginalized communities have relied on silence as a shield. But the reality is that avoiding our pain does not make it disappear; it just forces it to operate in the dark.
Talking about your mental health brings the pain into the light where it can finally be addressed, processed, and healed. Therapy is a confidential, culturally affirming space to break the silence. 🌊🗣️
Connect with us at www.holistichealingsource.org.

09/04/2026

As a proud member of League of Women Voters of Chicago and Board Member of NAMI Illinois , I am going to be co-leading this community presentation and discussion alongside my colleagues on the devastating impacts of this administration's policies on healthcare and food access, in hopes of being a resource to families who will be tragically affected 🙏❤️ ⚖️ 📖. Come join us at Aurora Public Library, Illinois hosted by League of Women Voters Aurora.

09/02/2026

Hustle culture tells us to push through the midday slump with more caffeine and fewer breaks. We advocate for a different approach. A regulated nervous system is far more sustainable than running on fumes.
Try this quick midday reset:
Step outside for fresh air
Stretch or walk around
Hydrate with water or tea
Take 5 minutes of quiet, no screens
Reclaim your time today. ☀️🏔️