When the news hits close to home — Palestine, Sudan, Congo, local community violence, police brutality, or ICE raids — Black and Muslim women often carry the weight of both personal stress and collective trauma. These 5 self-care strategies provide practical ways to pause, protect your energy, and stay grounded, even when the world feels overwhelming. From mindful boundaries with media to intentional rituals that restore calm, these tips help you navigate crisis while caring for yourself and your community. It isn’t the end-all, be-all, but it’s a start.
When the news hits close to home — Palestine, Sudan, Congo, local community violence, police brutality, or ICE raids — Black and Muslim women often carry the weight of both personal stress and collective trauma. These 5 self-care strategies provide practical ways to pause, protect your energy, and stay grounded, even when the world feels overwhelming. From mindful boundaries with media to intentional rituals that restore calm, these tips help you navigate crisis while caring for yourself and your community. It isn’t the end-all, be-all, but it’s a start.