Episode 282: How to Heal in Community (7 Tips to Make Sisterhood Work)

In this episode of the Black Girls Heal podcast, I'm diving deep into something that's essential for our healing journey but often overlooked—the power of sisterhood and community. As someone who's experienced both the isolation of healing alone and the transformative power of healing in community, I'm sharing seven practical tips to help you build and nurture meaningful friendships that support your growth.

In this episode, we cover…

01:00 The importance of community in healing
04:45 Where to find friends
15:41 Why you should invest in friendships
18:24 Challenges in building friendships
26:29 Finding friends with a good track record
32:20 How to handle rejection and ghosting
35:37 Accepting different levels of friendship
42:42 Prioritizing celf-care and avoidance to grow your friendships

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Listen to Episode 56: Starting A Healing Circle: https://www.blackgirlsheal.org/podcast/episode-55-starting-a-healing-circle
The Black Girls Healing Circle Workbook: https://amzn.to/3Dx3uDj
Listen to Episode 108: How to Make Adult Female Friendships with Danielle Bayard Jackson: https://www.blackgirlsheal.org/podcast/episode-108-how-to-make-adult-female-friendships-with-danielle-bayard-jackson
The Healed and Loved Woman Retreat: https://www.blackgirlsheal.org/retreat
Join our email list: https://www.blackgirlsheal.org/list

How to Pick Partners for Love Addicts book: blackgirlsheal.org/books
Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Join The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled: blackgirlsheal.org/love-addiction-recovery
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