Black Girls Travel Therapy

At first glance, the “I Love Me” retreat in Maryland may have looked like we partied and ate the whole time, but that is not true. It is simply part of a therapeutic approach that founder and Licensed Master Social Worker, Karlyn LeBlanc and her team takes as opposed to more formal methods. She believes women need a venue to relax, eat, drink, and vent; a safe haven to escape the stress of everyday life.   The first day, participants took part in a spa day, receiving facials, manicures, and pedicures; one lucky guest, Irma Bickham even received a full MAC makeover and fashion consult. Later that evening we ate with the Maryland Dinner with Divas chapter at Mo’s Seafood, where the food was amazing. I had the best crab cakes ever, not to mention the cocktails, one called, “Obama” really tickled my fanny. Our vent session was enlightening and many shared the problem of not being able to say, no. Others talked about how they were the happiest they’d ever been in life. Interestin...

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