The Strong Black Woman Trope

I try to be honest about it with both my kids, but especially my daughter. The strong black woman trope is a cement necklace? Oh god, yes. I just want to revisit something that she said in the middle of our conversation. She said, don't reach for normal. Reach for better. So many of us are finding out that's easier said than done. Reaching for something better is hard, and it is draining and it's difficult to sustain. Make sure that you all are listening to your spirits and to your bodies through this period. And when you need a moment to recharge, take it. Because in the end, if we wanted anything to change in this world of