Sis, You May Need to Write It Out: From Isolation to Connection:

From Isolation to Connection: How Sisterhood Saved My Mental Health

There was a time, when I believed isolation was the safest place for me. Depression had become a heavy cloak wrapped tightly around my shoulders, whispering lies that I was better off alone. The weight of anxiety and suicidal thoughts kept me bound to my room, drowning in silence. But I didn’t realize that my healing wasn’t in solitude—it was in sisterhood.

Sisterhood showed up for me when I couldn’t show up for myself.

My friends didn’t just notice that I was struggling; they called it out. They saw the pain I was trying to hide behind short responses and canceled plans. Instead of letting me sink deeper into my loneliness, they reached out and pulled me back into the light.

One friend traveled from Mississippi just to spend a weekend with me. Another took me out of the house when I wanted to stay buried under my covers. They prayed for me, spoke life into me, and even made sure I got to church when I felt too weak to go on my own. They didn’t let me stay in the darkness I grew accustomed to—they walked with me toward the light.

Sisterhood saved my mental health because it reminded me that I wasn’t meant to do life alone. It wasn’t just about having friends; it was about having women in my life who saw me, loved me, and refused to let me give up on myself. Their presence reflected God’s love—a tangible reminder that my friends did not forget me even in my lowest moments.

If you’re in a season of isolation, sis, I want you to know this: you don’t have to go through it alone. Let your sisters in. Let them love you through the storm. Healing often begins in community, and the right people will help you find your way back to yourself.

Reflection Questions:

1. Have you been isolating yourself lately? If so, why?

2. Who are the women in your life who can help lift you up in tough times?

3. How can you take a step toward a deeper connection today?

Sisterhood is a gift. Accept it. Lean into it. And if you don’t have a strong sisterhood yet, pray for one, seek one, and be open to receiving love when it comes. You were never meant to do life alone.

With love,

Brittany Boakye, Clinical Intern

Inner Coach Counseling, LLC