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DRE'S SAFE PLACE, 6101 East Molloy Road, East Syracuse, NY (2026)

01/28/2026

Both feet down.
Pause.
Agreement made.
Truth allowed.

Sometimes we forget who we are.

Not because we are weak.
Because we have been surviving.

👉🏾Read this slow. Say it twice if you need to.

I remember who I am.
I am not who hurt me.
I am not who abandoned me.
I am not what I had to become to survive.

I am still here.
I am still worthy.
I am still whole even after everything.

I forgive myself for the times I forgot.
I forgive myself for shrinking.
I forgive myself for settling.

Today, I choose to stand fully in myself again.
I take my power back.
I take my voice back.
I take my life back.

Breathe.

Sometimes the deepest pain isn’t what happened to us.
It’s forgetting who we are while trying to survive it.

This is your reminder.

Place your feet.
Feel the ground.
Speak your name back into your body.

You are not lost.
You were protecting yourself.

✨️Say it with me.

I remember who I am.
And I choose myself again.

Remember who you are.
No guilt. No permission. No apology❤️

01/27/2026

This is how leadership is built.

At our last youth group, Nylah didn’t just attend.
She paid attention.
She felt the room.
And on her way out, she asked a powerful question:

“Can I create a teen poetry night?”

That question is the seed of our Youth Ambassador Program.

This Open Mic and Poetry Night was not assigned to her.
She asked for it.
She is doing the outreach.
She is shaping the vision.
She is putting in the work.

My role is mentorship, guidance, and support.
Her role is ownership.

This is exactly what we want for our youth.
Not just participation, but leadership.
Not just showing up, but stepping up.
Not just consuming spaces, but creating them.

This is what DRE’S Safe Place is building.
A place where young people are trusted, supported, and empowered to lead in ways that matter.

And this is just the beginning.

If your teen wants to attend the Open Mic & Poetry Night and speak their mind, they should be there because:

They need a safe space to say what they really feel.
They need a mic instead of silence.
They need confidence that comes from being heard.
They need connection with other teens who get it.

This is for teens ages 13-17 who want to express themselves out loud or through poetry.
Share with a youth in your life or whom you may know. Tell them to bring a friend and come as they are.

Spots are limited.
Register: https://www.dresplacellc.com/event-details/speak-your-mind-teen-poetry-night-hosted-by-nylah-lewis

01/26/2026

We’re proud to share that our founder, Quinnika Richardson, has joined the Board of Directors for NAMI Syracuse!

At DRE'S SAFE PLACE , our work has always centered on emotional wellness, community healing, and creating spaces where people feel supported when life feels heavy.

NAMI Syracuse has been doing this work for decades: educating families, advocating for mental health awareness, and reducing stigma across our community.

This board role strengthens the bridge between grassroots healing spaces and long-standing mental health advocacy. It deepens our understanding of community needs, resources, and best practices, allowing us to continue shaping visitor experiences that are informed, intentional, and responsive to what people are truly navigating.

For those who walk through our doors, this means experiences grounded in real-world insight, stronger referral pathways when additional support is needed, and continued commitment to safety, dignity, and care.

We look forward to continued collaboration that supports individuals and families in Syracuse, Onondaga County, and beyond.

When community organizations align, the impact goes further. ❤️

01/25/2026

It's Soul Care Sunday and I woke up full🙌🏽
Full of gratitude. Full of joy. Full in a way that filled my heart.

Our Healed Hands Cohort 1: Flowing Forward Celebration yesterday, was everything it was meant to be.
Soft. Powerful. Intentional. Healing.

I poured into these women and made sure they got their flowers while they are still here. Each woman received a rose, because sometimes you need to be reminded that you are seen and appreciated🌹

We created space to breathe deeply & release with "Breath of Life" breathwork, led by the powerful Tatiana from With Grace & Passion.

We created space to soften and release as Tweeti walked in singing, serenading our souls while we soaked and scrubbed our feet. Because the truth is we all walked through some heavy things we did not ask for. And we are still standing.

Bianchi’s Catering as always showed up with a beautiful brunch.

And we closed the way we should, in celebration.
We celebrated one of our sisters turning 50.
We celebrated every woman for what she survived.
We celebrated what we accomplished in 2025.
We celebrated becoming.

Each woman left with a personal tote filled with intention.
A personalized photo of herself with Psalm 46:5.
A money-saving book as we step into financial self-care for Season 2.
Self-care items made with their own hands.
And the reminder that healing does not stop. It evolves.

This is what DRE’S Safe Place is about.
This is what Healed Hands is about.
This is where you come when you are ready to stop surviving and start building from a healed place.

To my first Healed Hands ladies,
Thank you for saying yes to this space.
Thank you for being a mirror for someone else’s healing.
And thank you for choosing you.

This is not the end. Cohort 2 is loading
This is the overflow.
And this is where you want to be.❤️

With Love & Gratitude,
Quinnika

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01/23/2026

For couples who want something different to do before Valentine’s Day....

Most couples don’t break because they stop loving each other.
They break because life never slows down long enough to let them breathe together.

Bills. Kids. Schedules. Stress.
And one day you realize you are managing life side by side instead of actually feeling connected.

This night is for couples who do not want to wait until things feel worse to pause.

Not to fix each other.
Not to dig up every issue.

Just to sit together.
Pray together.
Release what has been heavy.
And remember why you chose each other in the first place.

You will share a meal, build a prayer board, and let go of what you have both been carrying quietly.

No pressure to perform.
No therapy language.
No forced conversations.

You leave lighter.
More aligned.
More connected.

We have several February experiences at DRE’S Safe Place.
This is the one created specifically for couples.

✨️Friday, February 13 | 6–9 PM
DRE’S Safe Place
$65 per couple. Dinner included.

Spots are intentionally limited so this does not turn into just another event but a couples experience❤️
https://www.dresplacellc.com/event-details/couples-prayer-board-experience

01/21/2026

January is Self-Love Month.
But for many people, self-love feels out of reach when life already feels heavy.

So many struggle quietly.
Not because help doesn’t work.
But because stigma still tells people to stay silent.
To push through.
To handle it alone.

At DRE’S Safe Place, we see what doesn’t always make it online.
People who are tired.
People who are overwhelmed.
People who are doing the best they can just to keep going.

That’s why our Affirmation Room and “I Love Me” wall exist.
It’s a space where people slow down long enough to speak life over themselves.
To write what they love about who they are.
To see their words reflected back and know they are not alone in this work.

Self-love is not selfish.
It’s not always pretty or polished.
Sometimes self-love is admitting you’re not okay.
Sometimes it’s choosing support.
Sometimes it’s writing one honest sentence about yourself and letting that be enough for today.

This week’s affirmation is simple, but it matters:

𝐈 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡. 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭.

Read it again.
Caring for your mind is necessary.
Your feelings are valid.
And your healing deserves space.

✨ We healing over here ✨

01/20/2026

On MLK Day, we didn’t just talk about dreams.
We taught girls how to hold onto them when emotions get loud.

At DRE’S Safe Place, we hosted a Goals & Emotions Workshop for girls ages 7- 15 and it was intentional, engaging, and deeply impactful.

It was movement.
It was honesty.
It was release.

Here’s what happened in the room:

✨ Girls acted out real emotions with their bodies
✨ They named feelings
✨ They played Glow-in-the-Dark Emotional Bingo and realized they weren’t alone
✨ They built vision boards based on how they want life to feel, not just what they want to achieve
✨ They broke plates to let go of the thoughts that keep them stuck from their goals

And in a moment that said everything
two of the girls showed up still wearing bracelets (Effort & Me vs World) they made at DRE’S Safe Place months ago.
Those bracelets became reminders they carried forward, long after the session ended.

That’s what experiential youth mental wellness looks like.

We create space for expression.
We build language for emotions.
We offer tools for goals.
We provide a safe place to release what young people carry.

Dr. King spoke about dreams.
We showed girls how to protect theirs.

This is why DRE’S Safe Place exists.
This is why families, and organizations trust this space.
And this is why youth don’t just walk out smiling, they leave lighter.

If you’re looking for a space that understands today’s kids and meets them where they are,
you’ve found it❤️✨

01/19/2026

On this MLK Day, which falls on a Mental Health Monday, we remember Dr. King’s relentless drive toward justice.

But we also remember his profound understanding of human struggle. He knew that sometimes, the weight of the world feels too heavy to bear.

Dr. King didn't just celebrate the flying and the running. He validated the crawling.

When you are in the depths of anxiety, depression, or trauma, the idea of "flying" feels impossible.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬.

Getting out of bed today? That was forward motion.
Sending that text asking for help? That was forward motion.
Taking a deep breath instead of reacting? That was forward motion.

Do not judge your pace against someone else’s flight. Honor your own resilience to keep going, no matter how slow it feels.
Keep moving forward❤️

01/19/2026

If connection leaves you exhausted, something is off.

Not every draining relationship is dramatic.
Some are just quietly heavy.
You care. You show up. You listen.
And somehow, you walk away more tired than before.

That matters.

Real connection shouldn't require you to walk on eggshells, manage their emotions, or need a recovery period afterward.
It should feel steady.
It should feel safe.

Pay attention to how your body responds to people this week:
▪️Who lets you relax a little?
▪️Who respects your "no"?
▪️Who doesn’t need you to perform?

That’s relational self-care.
Choosing peace over obligation.
Honesty over guilt.
Alignment over proximity.

As this week begins, give yourself permission to protect your energy.
Including the energy you give to others.

🌿 If this resonates, share it. Someone you know needs this reminder to stop over-functioning in relationships.

And when you’re ready for a space where connection feels grounding instead of draining, DRE’S Safe Place is here❤️

01/16/2026

I am soo excited for year 2....

Next month DRE'S SAFE PLACE will be two years in.
And here’s what we know for sure.

People don’t just need events.
They need spaces that actually change how they feel when they leave.

As we step into our 2 Year Anniversary, we’re opening the doors to experiences that bring people back into themselves and back into community. This next season is about relief, connection, and being intentional with our wellness.

Here’s what’s coming and why you need to be in the room.

✨️Couples Prayer Board Experience, ( Friday, 2/13)
A pause for couples to reflect, reconnect, and build something meaningful together without performing or explaining.
You leave with something tangible that represents where you are and where you’re going.
If you’ve been saying you’ll pour into your relationship later, this is your sign.

✨️Healed Hands | 2nd Cohort
This is for women who are tired of carrying everything alone.
You don’t come to be fixed.
You come to slow down, create with your hands, talk honestly, and leave lighter than you arrived.
Cohort two is open now, and the space stays intentional for a reason.
The room works because the people are ready.

✨️Adult Recess | Anniversary Preview
Grown folks need play too.
Not forced fun. Not awkward icebreakers.
Real laughter. Low pressure games. Music. Food. Movement. Relief.
Adult Recess reminds you that joy is part of wellness, not a reward for surviving the week.
We’re previewing it during our anniversary, and it will sell out.

And as we step into year two, we’re also expanding how we serve our youth.

✨️DRE’S Safe Place Youth Ambassador Program | Year 2 Launch

A structured leadership pathway rooted in mental wellness and community impact.
Youth ages 9–13 learn emotional awareness, stress management, healthy communication, and how to lead themselves first.
Youth ages 14–18 receive tMHFA training, leadership development, peer support skills, advocacy tools, and real-world experience including internships.

This is how we build wellness that lasts.
Not just for today.
But for the next generation.

DRE’S Safe Place is a self care destination built for real life.
For people who move fast.
For people who hold a lot.
For people who know they need more than another conversation.

If something in you says you need to be in the room, trust that.

Bookings and registration interest are open now.
Come celebrate with us.
Come reset with us.
Come be part of what’s being built.

👉🏾https://www.dresplacellc.com/event

01/14/2026

Affirmation & Wellness Wednesday
$100 GIVEAWAY | Year 2 at DRE’S Safe Place

Healing deserves to be celebrated.

As we step into Year 2 of DRE’S Safe Place, we’re honoring every person who has walked through our doors, paused their busy life, and chose themselves even when it wasn’t easy.

This week’s affirmation says it all:

I choose to honor myself. I allow my healing to be seen. I take up space without apology.

Our Affirmation Room “What I Love About Me” wall tells a powerful story.
Every note represents someone showing up.
Someone speaking life over themselves.
Someone choosing healing in real time.

To celebrate Year 2, we’re doing a $100 GIVEAWAY to remind you that your voice, your healing, and your presence matter.

✨ Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow DRE’S Safe Place
2️⃣ Share this post
3️⃣ Visit us and write what you love about yourself on our Affirmation Wall

💥 The final person to fill the wall will win a $100 Visa gift card AND one free admission.

This isn’t just about winning money.
It’s about standing in your truth.
It’s about affirming yourself out loud.
It’s about being part of a community that heals together.

Come help us close this chapter and step boldly into Year 2.

✨ We healing over here ✨

01/12/2026

A lot of people say, “I’m fine.”
But their body is telling a different story.

Tight shoulders.
Jaw clenched all day.
Headaches that won’t quit.
Constant fatigue.
A short fuse.
Feeling heavy for no clear reason.

That isn’t random.
That is somatic stress.

When emotions don’t get expressed or processed, they don’t disappear.
They get stored in the body.

From a neurological standpoint, emotions are physical experiences. When you suppress them, your nervous system stays activated. Over time, your body carries what your mouth never said and what your mind never slowed down long enough to feel.

Many of us were taught to stay strong, stay quiet, and keep going.
No complaining.
No breaking down.
No time to feel.

That kind of survival works short-term.
Long-term, it turns into tension, burnout, anxiety, and emotional numbness.

It is a natural response to pressure.
It is your system trying to survive.
This is biology.

Your body is designed to release stress, not store it indefinitely.
When it doesn’t get that chance, it finds other ways to get your attention.

Healing doesn’t always start in the mind.
Sometimes it starts by letting your body finally unload what it’s been carrying.

If you’ve been “holding it together” for a long time and your body feels tired, tight, or heavy, it’s not because you’re failing.

It’s because your body has been doing its job, even when no one taught you how to let go.

And learning how to release safely is a necessary mental health skill❤️

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