Couple-Care: Nia Gaines & Kiana Brooks

Tyler Okuns for ESSENCE By India Espy-Jones ·Updated June 26, 2025

Couple-Care is a monthly series highlighting inspiring couples in our community. Each couple discusses how “couple-care” sustains their relationship, the self-care lessons they’ve learned from each other and more.

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