Sisterhood | They Smile in Your Face

 


 
… all the time they want to take your place
 

We’ve seen a lot of the crab in the bucket mentality among
African American females, and I’m not saying it doesn’t exist in
other communities — I know it does, but like with
all things that negatively impact us, the spotlight is often
directed towards us more than others.


 


Take for instance Nicki Minaj and Cardi B – I’m sure there are
tons of other female singers and rappers that have beef with each
other, but who’s names constantly show up in the headlines? 
Nicki and Cardi, right?


 


But even with black females being under constant ridicule for
tearing each other down, I’m actually noticing that A LOT of us
are recognizing that we’re stronger together, so we’re forging
solid friendships and clinging to the sisterhood both on and
offline. 
Black women are coming together to lift each
other up and cheer each other own.  We’re tired of
the whole super woman — S on your chest mentality — we’re tired of
being alone, hiding, living in shame and feeling disconnected.

 


We ARE actually craving more meaningful connections with each
other and I LOVE IT!


 


But, here’s the deal…


…if you don’t surround yourself with the RIGHT people, you’ll
find yourself on the other side of sisterhood — the side where
betrayal, cattiness, competition, threats and
gossip wreak havoc on your life.   


 


That’s when sisterhood becomes toxic! ヅ


 


And…


 


That’s the sisterhood I’m not here for! 


 


So, the question at hand is…


 


WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE SISTERHOOD BECOMES
TOXIC?


 


How do you recover from it.


 


OR


 


Better yet, how do you keep it from happening?


 


Tune in to this episode and get an earful as Natty and I talk
about our personal experiences with betrayal and cattiness within
friendships and on offer a few suggestions so that you don’t find
yourself in that same place.


 


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