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Elizabeth Ayoola

POPSUGAR Contributor

Writing is my superpower and I've had it for over a decade. I enjoy writing about topics such as parenting, personal development, and social inequality. My goal as a writer is to leave each person who encounters my work feeling heard, understood, and inspired. To connect with me, join my Instagram tribe @the_elizabeth_ayoola or email me at elizabethayoola@hotmail.com. You can also check out my book "The Naked Butterfly" via Amazon!

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Latest Posts by Elizabeth

How to Transition From Virtual Therapy Back to Work

Virtual Therapy Is the New Lunch Break — but Transitioning Back to Work Can Be Tricky

by Elizabeth Ayoola 5/17/23

What Is a Doorknob Confession, and Do Therapists Hate Them?

Do Therapists Hate Doorknob Confessions as Much as We Think? Here's What They Say

by Elizabeth Ayoola 5/09/23

How to Get Over Being Cheated On

How to Get Over Being Cheated on, According to a Therapist

by Elizabeth Ayoola 7/25/22

Why Do People Catfish?

Online Security

Why People Catfish, According to a Psychiatrist

by Elizabeth Ayoola 5/25/22

How to Navigate Dating After an Abusive Relationship

How I'm Navigating Dating After an Abusive Relationship

by Elizabeth Ayoola 11/15/21

What to Look For in a Therapist

5 Steps For Finding the Right Therapist, Straight From the Experts

by Elizabeth Ayoola 11/05/21

How Kelly Rowland is Raising Environmentally Conscious Kids

Kelly Rowland Shares the 5 Ways She's Raising Environmentally Conscious Kids

by Elizabeth Ayoola 6/03/21

How Black Women Can Shift to a More Money Mindset

How Black Women Can Shift to a Money Mindset, According to Financial Therapists

by Elizabeth Ayoola 5/27/21

How Sex Doulas Help Black Women Overcome Sexual Repression

How Black Women Can Overcome Sexual Repression, According to Badass Sex Doulas

by Elizabeth Ayoola 5/19/21

How I Learned What My Blackness Means to Me

Learning About My Family Heritage Taught Me What It Means to Be Black

by Elizabeth Ayoola 4/08/21

Why Time Off Work After a Pregnancy Loss Is Necessary

I Needed Time Off Work to Grieve After My Pregnancy Loss — but I Didn't Get It

by Elizabeth Ayoola 4/01/21

Black Women Talk About What Brings Them Joy

Black History Month

7 Black Women on Things That Bring Them Joy

by Elizabeth Ayoola 3/03/21

Why I Stopped Defining Myself by My Career

Women's History Month

My Life Drastically Changed When I Stopped Defining Myself by My Career

by Elizabeth Ayoola 3/03/21

How I Plan to Protect My Son's Black Joy

My Son Embodies Black Boy Joy — Here's How I Plan to Protect It

by Elizabeth Ayoola 2/08/21

Where I Find Joy in Entertainment as a Black Woman

Black History Month

The Great Escape: 5 Places I Find Joy in Entertainment as a Black Woman

by Elizabeth Ayoola 2/08/21

Why It Took Some Time For Me to Fall in Love With Motherhood

It Took 2 Years For Me to Start Enjoying Motherhood — Now, I Truly Love It

by Elizabeth Ayoola 1/08/21

What It Was Like to Get Divorced During COVID-19

I Never Expected I'd Get Divorced and Become a Single Mom During a Pandemic

by Elizabeth Ayoola 11/11/20

Why Sister, Sister Was Important to My Childhood

Sister, Sister Was a Huge Part of My Childhood, and It Still Holds Space in My Heart

by Elizabeth Ayoola 9/10/20

Fixing My Relationship With My Dad Improved My Mental Health

Healing My Relationship With My Dad Is Helping Me Heal My Mental Health

by Elizabeth Ayoola 9/08/20

How I'm Practicing Self-Care as a Black Woman

It's Important For Black Women to Practice Self-Care Right Now — Here's How I'm Coping

by Elizabeth Ayoola 7/06/20

Is HBO's I May Destroy You Triggering?

What Survivors of Trauma Should Know Before Tuning In to HBO's I May Destroy You

by Elizabeth Ayoola 6/23/20

Why I Worry For My Son as a Black Mother

As a Black Mother, I Spend Every Day Worried For My Son

by Elizabeth Ayoola 9/01/20

How I Finally Developed a Healthy Workout Routine

I Went From Never Working Out For 31 Years to Doing It 3 Times a Week — Here's How

by Elizabeth Ayoola 6/16/20

How Adding Self-Care to My To-Do List Changed My Life

I Started Adding Self-Care Items to My To-Do List, and It Changed My Life

by Elizabeth Ayoola 6/10/20