Stop Pushing Through. Reclaiming Space and Support

Reclaiming support for Black women isn’t just about breaking free
from society’s expectations—it’s about creating space for what
you truly need in your life, relationships, and daily
experiences. In this episode of Shades of Strong, we’re diving
into the top two Support Languages that Black women are craving
right now: Room to Breathe and Mindful
Care.


These results from our Support Languages quiz are more than just
numbers—they’re reflections of the weight we’ve been carrying for
far too long. They’re saying, “We deserve space. We deserve care.
We deserve to feel human again.”
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why Room to Breathe is about more than just a quiet
moment—it’s about emotional, mental, and spiritual space.

What Mindful Care looks like in real life and why it’s more
than grand gestures.

How knowing your Support Language helps you build better
boundaries and relationships.

Why reclaiming support starts with naming what you need and
teaching others how to show up for you.

Key Takeaways:

Support isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.

Naming your needs is the first step to reclaiming your space
and care.

Room to Breathe and Mindful Care are about more than
society—they’re about how the people closest to you show up (or
don’t).

Why This Episode Matters

For generations, Black women have been the backbone of
everything—families, communities, movements. But holding everyone
else up often comes at the cost of our own well-being. This
episode is an invitation to unlearn the lie that says, “You have
to carry it all alone,” and to start reclaiming the support
you’ve always deserved.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Take the Support Language Quiz.

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Shirl is the creator of Support Languages and host of Shades of
Strong — a movement shifting the narrative from Strong Black
Woman to Supported Black Woman through language, rest, and real
support.