All families have particular dynamics. Within the family dynamic everyone plays a role. A role I have filled in my family for years is “helper.” I started to embody this role around the time I was seven years old, and it has been one I’ve carried throughout my life. Fast forward 30 years, and I am just realizing that I have spent every single family holiday helping in the kitchen. This year, I am changing my role!

Our tiny miracles arrived earlier than expected but filled our hearts with joy. Born strong and healthy, their journey in the NICU is a testament to their resilience. Mom and Dad are overjoyed and we're grateful for the incredible care at Presbyterian Hospital. Join us in celebrating the love and support from our village!

My car charger works...except when it doesn’t. I have an iphone charger in my car that is a bit temperamental. When you plug it in, it works...sometimes...and sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes, I plug in my phone and it charges immediately. Other times, I have to plug it in five times, turn it backward and forward, wiggle the cord, replug the USB cable, pray, and then it works. The charger has been this way for at least six months.

This past week has been hard. We just discovered that two officers who shot Breonna Taylor were not charged. One of the officers was charged with wanton endangerment for shooting a gun into a neighboring apartment. Just so we are clear, Breonna Taylor was a 26-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) during a botched raid on her apartment.

Dr. Adrianne Pinkney celebrates three years of B. Well and shares her vision for the future, including plans for a non-profit division to provide wellness services to underserved communities. Join the celebration and learn how you can support B. Well's mission of holistic healing and well-being.

Discover Dr. Adrianne Pinkney's transformative journey from anxiety and insomnia to holistic wellness. Through a commitment to mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being, she shares how she reclaimed her health and found peace. Explore the interconnectedness of wellness and learn valuable insights for your healing journey.

This Thanksgiving, amidst the joy of perfect mac and cheese and the magic of "Home Alone" played by the NC Symphony, I reflected on our roles within our families. Traditionally cast in the role of caretaker from a young age, I have consciously shifted towards a role that allows me to enjoy being a daughter, sister, and aunt on my terms. This holiday season marks a significant transition in how I interact with my family, moving away from exhausting obligations towards mutual respect and personal happiness.

My recent work with children and young adults gave me invaluable insights into how formative experiences shape our adult identities and behaviors. For instance, childhood bullying taught me to downplay my talents, a behavior I had to unlearn to embrace my true self-consciously. Understanding and addressing these early influences can unlock a more fulfilling adult life, recognizing our inherent worth as love and light.