Some homes feel like healing, others feel like history. In this week’s episode, Shawnti Refuge opens up about the emotional reality of family gatherings during the holidays — and how to protect your peace when family ain’t safe. Learn how to set boundaries, redefine love, and give yourself permission to choose distance without guilt.

✍🏾 JOURNAL PROMPTS

Pull out your journal, sis. Let’s unpack this together:

1. Who do I become when I’m around my family, and is that version of me still serving me?
2. What’s one boundary I’ve been too afraid to set with a relative, and what would it sound like to say it out loud?
3. What does “safety” look and feel like for me this season?
4. How can I honor my healing without needing others to understand it?

Give yourself space to write the truth — even if it stings. Because awareness is the first step to peace.

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Shawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety through journaling, Shawnti developed her own program, empowering individuals to heal and thrive without medication. She is the creator of Shawnti Refuge Journals, which carries a series of guided journals designed to help others release past traumas. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Shawnti's mission is to inspire personal growth and self-awareness. She is the founder of Stayin' Stuck Ain't Cute Coaching and a passionate advocate for mental health in both business and community settings.

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