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Speaker 1: Hey, y'all, it's doctor Joy. In collaboration with author and

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Speaker 1: breathwork expert z Clark, Therapy for Black Girls is exciting

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Speaker 1: to present to you a six part meditation series thoughtfully

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Speaker 1: crafted to guide you easily through the moments that might

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Speaker 1: make the holiday season difficult. Happy holidays, y'all, and take good.

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Speaker 2: Care blending families. Another situation you might experience during the

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Speaker 2: holidays is celebrating with your partner's family for the first time.

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Speaker 2: You might be worried about making a good impression. You

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Speaker 2: might be worried about fitting in to their family dynamics

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Speaker 2: and their traditions. You might be worried about doing or

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Speaker 2: saying the wrong thing. Take a deep breath in, and

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Speaker 2: as you ex hail, remember that you are amazing. Remember

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Speaker 2: that the love you share with your partner is a

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Speaker 2: powerful one, a powerful love, a love that remains strong

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Speaker 2: regardless of anything or anyone that causes any stress during

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Speaker 2: this period. Take a deep breath in, and as you

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Speaker 2: ex heil, remember that what you have in common with

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Speaker 2: everyone you are about to see is a love for

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Speaker 2: your partner, and this love is what's bringing you together now,

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Speaker 2: So commit to showing up with an open mind and

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Speaker 2: an open heart because your love is strong and your

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Speaker 2: love knows no limits. Take a deep breath in, and

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Speaker 2: as you ask Hail, remember that you also have love

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Speaker 2: for you and your needs. Commit to honoring what you

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Speaker 2: need during this period. Commit to recognizing how you are

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Speaker 2: feeling and vocalizing what you need. Maybe at certain points

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Speaker 2: that might be space and alone time. Maybe that means

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Speaker 2: certain foods that you want to eat, or activities you

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Speaker 2: want or don't want to participate in. Honor what you

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Speaker 2: need at every moment because you deserve it. Take a

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Speaker 2: deep breath in, exhale it out.