HEALING TOGETHER: NORMALIZING THERAPY WITH YOUR SISTERFRIENDS

In July of 2025, my sisterfriends and I had our first group therapy session.  We weren’t sure exactly of what to expect, but what we did know was that we were willing to give it a try.  It wasn’t that anything was wrong, but we knew that there were some patterns in our individual sessions that we could benefit from addressing together. And we knew that we had found the right therapist to guide us through it. Our sisterhood is very important to us and is just as much of a priority in our lives as our relationships with family or significant others.  And one thing we know for sure is that our sisterhood needs the same levels of nurturing and attention as our other relationships. 

Friendship has always been a safe place. We have seen each other through heartbreaks, celebrations, transitions, and everything in between. Imagine how powerful it is for us to add healing to that list—to sit together, process life, and learn tools that help us grow as individuals and as a community of women. 

For so long, therapy has carried an unfair stigma—especially in communities where strength is often measured by how much we can handle on our own. But here’s the truth: strength isn’t about carrying it all by yourself. True strength is knowing when you need support, and sometimes that means walking into the therapist’s office with your sisterfriends by your side. 

Therapy doesn’t have to be a solo journey. While we each have our own individual therapy sessions, group therapy further opens up conversations about mental health, emotional wellness, and personal growth that deepens our bond. Together, we are learning how to navigate life with more grace, understanding, and emotional intelligence. 

The narrative is shifting. More women are realizing that seeking therapy isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a commitment to self-love. When we do this together, we show our sisterfriends that it’s okay to not be okay sometimes, and it’s more than okay to get help. Collectively, we end the silence by sharing our experiences and normalizing the need for therapy.  We support each other by checking in and encourage mental health care. We also shift the culture by showing our sisters, daughters, granddaughters, cousins, and nieces that healing together in mental health is just as important as physical health. 

 What can you do to get started?    

• Talk openly about your own individual experiences with therapy.  
• Create a sisterhood of accountability by checking in regularly about your emotional well-being, celebrating milestones, and being there when it’s tough. 
• Support each other in finding a therapist who fit your needs and attend a group session together.
• Celebrate the journey by celebrating every breakthrough as a group victory.   

Therapy isn’t about being broken—it’s about growing. There is something sacred about women coming together for healing. It reminds us that we were never meant to carry our burdens alone. Therapy with your sisterfriends isn’t just about overcoming struggles—it’s about rewriting the story of what friendship can look like. It’s about creating a community where women thrive emotionally, mentally, and spiritually—together. 

Call to Action: Start the Conversation Today 

Healing starts with one bold step. Be the friend who brings it up. Be the friend who says, “Let’s find a therapist together.” Be the friend who refuses to let the stigma win. 

Here’s your challenge: 

• Call or text your sisterfriends this week. 
• Share this blog with them. 
• Make a plan to explore therapy—whether individually or as a group. 

Let’s start a movement where women normalize mental health care, hold space for one another, and walk boldly toward healing—side by side. Because when women heal together, the world heals too.