When Being Independent Goes "Strong"

Being independent [in the Black female community] seems to
be giving strong Black woman vibes and we think it’s time to have
a conversation. 


Listen sis, you CAN indeed do all the things. You’ve undoubtedly
proven that time and time again, but the gag is you don’t have
to. When you try do everything on your own, you may find yourself
gradually slipping back in the habits of being
strong that you’ve worked so hard to free yourself
from. 


In today’s episode we talk about the importance of finding
balance important to find a  being independent and being
open to asking for and receiving support from others. 


A few things that came up in our conversation:


The thin line between being independent and being strong

Being “too” independent and its relationship with unhealed
trauma

The art of clearly articulating what you need

Being vulnerable enough to ask for what you need 





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