I'm in therapy trying to unlearn the voice in my head that says I'm not pretty because I'm dark, but every time I open social media I see the same beauty standards that damaged me.
More people experience this than they realize.
Recovery from colorist trauma requires constant resistance against pervasive media and social reinforcement of harmful beauty hierarchies.
“Where Are You with Colorism and intraracial identity?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.