July is Mental Health Minority Month- Let's talk about Sisterella
Sisteralla is a brilliant term coined by the authors of the book: Shifting- The Double Lives of Black Women in America by Charisse Jones...
Author Bio
J.E.Wright is a freelance writer from Brooklyn, New York, and a self proclaimed "Xennial," rejecting her true Millennial cohorts. She recognized her passion and aptitude for writing as a child while growing up in Jamaica W.I. however, her compassion for others influenced the pursuit of a career as a licensed clinical social worker. For the past fifteen years, she has dedicated her professional life to serve others as a clinician in New York City jails. Inspired by her love of writing and her commitment to promote self-care and Black Positivity, two literary pieces were created; a novel Grace and an accompanying self-help workbook for black women By Grace: A Black Woman’s Workbook for Healing.
Ms. J.E. Wright is a licensed clinical social worker providing woman focused individual counseling in the DUMBO area of Brooklyn, NY. She is also available for individual and group Breath-Body-Mind sessions "to reduce stress and anxiety, enhance concentration, and balance emotions."
-Richard Brown, MD and Patricia Gerbarg, MD
In addition to direct care, Ms. Wright is also the author of the self published novel Grace.
The main character, Grace, is a fascinating God-fearing woman in her thirties who seems to have it all. She is an honest example of the complexity felt by many professional black women who secretly struggle with depression and the myth of “the Strong Black Woman.” Grace challenges stereotypes about depression and provides women with an opportunity to identify with her, offering a model for faith, prioritizing self-care, and finding love.
Ms. J.E. Wright is a licensed clinical social worker providing woman focused individual counseling in the DUMBO area of Brooklyn, NY. She is also available for individual and group Breath-Body-Mind sessions "to reduce stress and anxiety, enhance concentration, and balance emotions."
-Richard Brown, MD and Patricia Gerbarg, MD
In addition to direct care, Ms. Wright is also the author of the self published novel Grace.
The main character, Grace, is a fascinating God-fearing woman in her thirties who seems to have it all. She is an honest example of the complexity felt by many professional black women who secretly struggle with depression and the myth of “the Strong Black Woman.” Grace challenges stereotypes about depression and provides women with an opportunity to identify with her, offering a model for faith, prioritizing self-care, and finding love.
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