Sankofa “Sankɔfa”: What Did You Leave Behind While You Were Surviving? | Word of the Week

What did you leave behind while you were surviving?This week’s word is Sankofa—or Sankɔfa—an Akan concept from Ghana meaning “Go back and retrieve it.” It teaches us that moving forward does not require us to abandon every part of our past. Sometimes healing means returning—not to relive the pain, but to reclaim the joy, confidence, voice, softness, dreams, and wisdom we lost along the way.In this episode of the Room2Breathe Podcast™, Shawnta’ Hill explores the difference between reflection and rumination, the lasting effects of survival mode, self-forgiveness, reclaiming joy, and learning how to take the lesson without carrying the shame.You are not going backward. You are gathering what you need to move forward whole.Take the wisdom. Release the weight. Carry the lesson forward.What part of yourself did you leave behind while you were surviving—and are you ready to reclaim it?Drop a 💚 in the comments if you’re going back for you.Visit selfcareclub.org for healing-centered resources, affirmative apparel, motivational merch, music, and community.Subscribe for more honest conversations about mental wellness, self-care, boundaries, healing, and personal growth.