The world expects Black women to be invincible, carrying everyone else’s burdens while silencing their own pain. But the mental health price of always being the strong Black woman is devastating — a ...
While many of the most resilient people are those who had a healthy upbringing and positive parenting influences, a study published in the Frontiers in Psychiatry journal suggests that it is certainly ...
The holiday season represents work piling up, mounting pressures to shop and decorate and the added weight of having to pretend to be the one who “has it all together” at family gatherings. During ...
For decades, women have been praised for being “strong.” The kind who doesn’t cry, doesn’t break, doesn’t complain. The woman who handles her job, her home, her family, and her emotions without ...
When you're around a strong woman, there's a certain vibe you can't ignore. It's not just about confidence; it's a mix of self-assuredness and authenticity that can be both inspiring and, for some, ...
I’m really glad you’re here. Reaching out is not easy when you’re used to being the strong one, the responsible, successful person everyone depends on. You were raised to be grateful, selfless, and to ...
For decades, Black women have been celebrated for their strength—but what started as a compliment has become a cultural trap. It’s time we call out this microaggression for good. And to put it ...