Me’Chele Frierson, LISW-S 💕🐸

✨ Still soaking in this moment.

This weekend I traveled to Columbus for the 10th Annual NASW Social Work Month Gala. Last year M Frierson Therapy was honored as 2025 Agency of the Year for Ohio Region 3, and seeing the plaque still feels surreal.

This year’s NASW theme is Uplift. Defend. Transform.

For the event we were asked to complete the sentence "Social work is," and my team said: walking in integrity. After the last three stormy years of my life, that truth resonates deeply. Through it all, I’ve tried to keep showing up and walking in integrity in my work and life.

Our keynote speaker, @amazingteistreet reminded us that social workers plant seeds in the midst of storms. I’m beyond grateful that even in my storms, the work has been seen and honored. All praises to Jah for keeping my heart and mind sound during this time.

Big up to my village and my TEAM for holding me up with love and authenticity, and to my clients. Thank you for trusting me even when I’m human, messy, or not at my “best.” It’s an honor to walk beside you in this healing journey.

My family… Barbara & her kids! As so within, so without. Job well done, Lady. 🙌🏾

De’Asia L. Thompson, Founder of @risecounselingdayton , thank you for nominating me and being my sister and friend ... my FRIEND from day one. I love you, girl.

... 🪮 @ndvbmelaninkingbraids thank you cousin, for taking my vision, creating this fantasy look, and pushing me to walk in my POWER! Love you beyond. 💪🏾💫

Celebrating with my @mandelschool folks was a joy, thank you for the gift!

Thank you @nasw_ohio for supporting social workers and the communities we serve. Hannah, you rock!

Uplift. Defend. Transform. And always… walk in integrity.

#UpliftDefendTransform #SocialWorkMonth #NASW

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