Minaa B., LMSW

Minaa B., LMSW Minaa B. is a licensed social worker and author of Owning Our Struggles. She lives in NYC.

A hard truth: not everything that feels like peace is peace.Sometimes it’s just avoidance dressed up as self-care.Someti...
07/18/2025

A hard truth: not everything that feels like peace is peace.
Sometimes it’s just avoidance dressed up as self-care.
Sometimes it’s fear hiding behind a boundary.
Sometimes it’s your nervous system convincing you that shutting down is “protecting your energy.”

Pause and ask yourself:
Am I creating space to heal, or building walls to hide?



Setting boundaries with emotionally immature siblings isn't selfish, it's self preservation. When they make everything a...
07/15/2025

Setting boundaries with emotionally immature siblings isn't selfish, it's self preservation. When they make everything about themselves, remember that your mental health matters too.

Trusting yourself is a sign of growth.
07/11/2025

Trusting yourself is a sign of growth.

Just because someone is familiar doesn't mean they are safe.
07/10/2025

Just because someone is familiar doesn't mean they are safe.

What are you grieving?
07/08/2025

What are you grieving?

Self-comppasion over self-criticism.
07/07/2025

Self-comppasion over self-criticism.

Sometimes all you need is a cute dress, and you'll instantly feel a boost in your mood. 😌💙
07/05/2025

Sometimes all you need is a cute dress, and you'll instantly feel a boost in your mood. 😌💙

Your needs in a friendship matters, too.
07/05/2025

Your needs in a friendship matters, too.

Burnout can be the result of having to manage the mental, physical, and emotional load of those within our family. And b...
07/04/2025

Burnout can be the result of having to manage the mental, physical, and emotional load of those within our family. And because many families believe loyalty means self-sacrifice, some people feel obligated to care for their siblings in ways that impact their own mental health. mindfulwithminaa

This also applies to the bonds that siblings form in blended families. When siblings maintain a healthy relationship, th...
07/03/2025

This also applies to the bonds that siblings form in blended families. When siblings maintain a healthy relationship, they create their own unique culture and way of existing within their family system. This can be a beautiful experience, making it even more tragic when a sibling faces loss.

Have you ever experienced the loss of a sibling? What is a memory that remains with you?

Repeated behaviors are patterns, not mistakes. Pay attention to people's actions and the choices they make.
07/01/2025

Repeated behaviors are patterns, not mistakes. Pay attention to people's actions and the choices they make.

When you protect your energy you sustain your peace.
06/30/2025

When you protect your energy you sustain your peace.

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