How I Sought and Received Inpatient Treatment for My Mental Illness I’ve battled chronic depression since my early twenties. I’m…
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This Labor Day Take Time For Self-Care: ASK JANICE
The U.S. celebrates Labor Day on Monday, September 3rd, which means that millions of Americans will have the day off…
Long Live The Queen – An ASK JANICE Tribute
In the coming days, much will be written and said about the indomitable Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, who departed…
ASK JANICE: Why Didn’t My Boyfriend ‘Put A Ring On It?’
Dear Janice, Six months ago – my boyfriend ended our relationship. And, I’m still not over him. The worst part…
ASK JANICE Special: Michelle Williams Seeks Help For Mental Illness
Greetings, SuzyKnew! Readers! Destiny’s Child singer Michelle Williams made news this week when she reportedly checked herself into a healthcare…
Will The Current Focus On Sex Crimes Help Black Women?
These days, stories of sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape allegations against powerful men seem to dominate the headlines. Everyone…
ASK JANICE Special: Grief And The Holidays
Tips for the Grieving and Those Who Love Them Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa, the end of the…
ASK JANICE SPECIAL: How Do We Respond To Domestic Violence?
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year, the issue of domestic and intimate partner violence hit particularly close…
When Will He Take Our Relationship Seriously? ASK JANICE
Dear ASK JANICE: I’ve been dating a guy for about 7 years now, and he is not taking me seriously. …
ASK JANICE SPECIAL: Making Long Distance Relationships Work
Does absence truly make the heart grow fonder? Or is it “out of sight, out of mind”? In other words,…