Debunking stigma around asking for help is a process. Often times when we are managing average stressors we are use to navigating through them on our own or even with the support from our inner circle. It’s sometimes difficult to determine when we need to call upon other options, including professional support like a therapist, a peer, support groups, a counselor and/or a coach.
Read MoreA nonprofit with the words la femme in its name invites people to consider what femininity means to the beholder. The thing here is we don’t define you by your labels. We give general ideas of what topics we discuss here but the truth is we intentionally keep this very broad because we see and respect that we are all unique. We want you to feel safe with however you assimilate. And when we interject feminism into this conversation, I now value more than ever that advocating for human rights & women’s rights and all the topics connected to them need to be much louder here.
Read MoreA visualization that has often worked well for me when trying to remind myself to “let things be and trust” is envisioning the ebb and flow of the tide. If we get onto a float and ride the rhythm of the tide rolling in and then back out again we may notice there is less resistance than if we are standing in the ocean fighting the intensity of the current.
Read MoreYou can learn to take control of these thoughts and retrain this voice to be kinder, more patient and loving towards yourself. The hard part is remembering that this takes time to develop. Much like learning anything new is it takes practice. And more practice until you master it. If there is one thing to take away from this is to remember YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LISTEN TO THIS VOICE.
Read MoreWe can benefit from finding ways to comfort ourselves with activities that bring us a sense of security so that we can feel peace.
Read MoreColor can be used in our art with more intention. We can draw upon specific colors to help us express our thoughts, feelings, emotions and mood within our artwork.
Read MoreWe believe in the spirit of giving and as a nonprofit who often is spreading love and kindness to others at times like this we ask for you, if you feel inclined, to give to our cause. We recognize there are many options for those looking to give and we appreciate your consideration.
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the story of how the caterpillar goes through a metamorphoses in which they undergo an intense growth process to come out of it’s cocoon into this magnificent butterfly.
Read MoreDoes it feel like I’m going around in circles? Because that’s a good representation of the feelings within our own minds. The constant roller coaster and merry-go-round effect of wanting to find ourselves but needing (and wanting) to also pour our entire selves into our children. It’s exhausting. At times it feels unbearable. At times you feel numb. I find myself struggling to navigate my own emotions and endlessly trying to find my way back to a self I once knew or a new, better self I’d like to know.
Read MoreI have found an array of support along my journey but I recognized today that I have another space to grieve. I suppose I always knew The dKol la femme Project could be an outlet but it wasn’t until today that it felt like the right time to actually lean into the community that was built to share these exact life experiences.
Read MoreWe are planning for a new event for you all and need help preparing for it. We are asking for several volunteers to set up collection bins for donations of art supplies in our community.
Read More“I decided to photograph elements of this painting. Going in close and getting intimate with the details of the paint and the strokes felt like home. And it quickly came to me that mixing these two mediums, paint and photography, was exactly what needed to be done.”
Read MoreMeet Michele, she’s still mourning her dad’s loss, 20 years later. She speaks on the rawness of the array of emotions she deals with on the daily. As a social worker, you can see how her professional and personal lives overlap as she shares her experience.
Read MoreHe creates art out of loss. And each loss drives him into something deeper every time.
He comes to The dKol la femme Project to let us know he sees our mission and wants to find a way to participate in the artist in residency we have here. We will share more on that in the future but for now we wanted to spotlight Christopher.
Read MoreWhat comes to me is the word delay. Much like at an airport or a detour going home, we get impatient in the hold up of time and quickly think of how it’s an inconvenience to us getting to our next destination. We feel anxious, rushed, antsy, and sometimes angry. It’s about how it affects us and how it forces us to pause. Being forced to slow down and face the things that are out of our control.
Read MoreI have to admit that learning to set boundaries came to me at time when I felt least equipped. From what I account of that time period in particular came with lots of ups and downs and constantly feeling like I was being tested. Once I set one, I’d be challenged to be stronger and tougher at the next go around when someone was trying to take advantage of me. The tests came often, and then they became more spread out. What felt like mastery had been accomplished, another situation would pop up to challenge my skills yet again.
Read MoreThis isolation is destroying us. It has diminished our ability to receive the emotional support we get from our family, friends and professionals that help keep us balanced.
Read MoreDuring these times we want to be "alone together" with you! Here at the Project we have put together some suggestions on ways that you might find interest in participating in our movement. We really HOPE to hear from you all. Participate in our call: There are two parts to this. 1-Be a participant in our group discussion and 2-Be in our audience
Read MoreA PANDEMIC? Anxiety has been something I have struggled with my entire life. In recent years it’s gotten worse. Most days it’s very manageable .. aside from the darker days. But right now, all I feel is anxiety. It is rushing back like a wave in the middle of an ocean during a tornado and I am the little lifebuoy that doesn’t stand a chance.
Read MoreHow do we define trauma? It’s a mutual understanding that trauma involves a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. But the embodiment of trauma and its specific impact can vary significantly from person to person. For Jenna, trauma comes in many forms.
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