Minaa B., LMSW

03/05/2026

You can't force someone to understand the harm they caused. And an apology that's only happening because you begged for it isn't genuine—it's damage control. If there's no real awareness or remorse behind it, nothing will actually change. Stop waiting for words that won't mean anything.

03/04/2026

Grieving people while they are still alive can be extremely difficult, but necessary for the sake of your mental health.

03/03/2026

Creating your own closure is a requirement for healing.

03/02/2026

Sometimes we don't outgrow people; we outgrow their dysfunction.

03/01/2026

We don't talk much about relational burnout. But in a time when everyone is trying to build more friendships and connections, we can easily overlook the signs that we are relational overextended and fatigued.

There is a difference between building a roster of people that you know and building a quality village.

For more insight and strategies on this conversation, read my full newsletter, TOO MANY PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO YOU, on Substack by clicking the link in my bio. 🔗

02/03/2026

We spend a lot of time talking about emotionally immature parents, but what about emotionally immature siblings? Read the full newsletter by subscribing to ALL THE HARD THINGS on Substack, link in bio!

01/30/2026

I am so excited to share that I will be joining for Summit at Sea this April!

I’m honored to have been invited to speak alongside over 2,000 of the world’s most impactful entrepreneurs, business leaders, artists, and change-makers.

I’ll be sharing more about and the experiences and lessons that will be shared in the upcoming months.

I can’t wait to meet some amazing people during this time!

SUMMIT AT SEA
APRIL 23-26, 2026
INTERNATIONAL WATERS, PORT OF MIAMI

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01/29/2026

We're taught that love means liking everything about someone. But that's not realistic. You can love someone deeply and still be bothered by parts of who they are. It's okay to feel both at the same time.

01/27/2026

There are so many reasons why siblings grow apart and aren't close, and it can be such a complex situation to grieve.

01/25/2026

There’s a difference between someone who’s learning and growing, and someone who keeps repeating the same harmful patterns while expecting you to adjust. One requires patience. The other requires professional help and genuine willingness to change.

You’re not failing them by recognizing you can’t be both their partner/friend/family member and their therapist. That was never your role.

01/22/2026

01/08/2026

Age does not equal maturity. Remember that the next time you are expecting someone to know better because of their age.