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And I'm saying this to all BLACK ?? WOMEN with my full chest. On my list of 59 things I'm entirely sick of... I'm tired of people telling us and expecting us to toughen up. We are implicitly or explicitly asked to have thick skin at home, at school, at work, in friendships, at church, etc. For whet? There is nothing wrong with everyone else being challenged to soften up for us... or we move around. I've been thinking A LOT lately about what brave, safe and/or open spaces look and feel like for BLACK ?? WOMEN. What does that space need to BE for a Black woman to relax and feel like her fully free self? For her to be a hot ?? ass unraveling mess and still feel held like the tightest hug of a deeply loving grandmother. There's an unattributed quote that lives rent-free in my head (and on my Instagram feed). It goes: "The highest form of LOVE is CONSIDERATION." And Black women, I'm here to say you are worthy of being CONSIDERED in ALL things. ???? You are worthy of consideration for your emotional and domestic labor contributions AND needs that exist in your marriages and romantic relationships. ???? You are worthy of workplace leaders that consider your unique experience and the multiple intersections at which you need to be cared for differently. And that protects you from fuckery...even if it's from other Black folks. ???? You are worthy of sisterhood that can affirm your pain as well as your pleasure. That can hear you say, "I'm afraid that I will fail..." And they hold that scary truth for you like a newborn baby and say, "Sis, I hear you. I've been there..." instead of instantly demanding you tighten up, "fix your crown," order you to pray, read a motivational quote and get it the f*ck together. Black women have thick skin and BEEN had thick skin... What we need are professional and personal circles with a helluva lot more shea butter, cashmere blankies, fuzzy slippers, and soft mattresses for us to land. ?????? And Black Women, if you find yourself surrounded by too many places and people that demand your HARDNESS, then you go seek some SOFT, Pumpkin ?? (Pats soft empty seat next to her on her plushy cream couch, with cashmere blankie and an array of dynamite drinks of our choices ??) ?????????????????????? ----------------------------------------------------- Photo ?? Credit: Nedra Tawwab on Instagram Image Description: The image contains a quote in black text on a plain, off-white background. The quote reads: "You don't need thicker skin; people need to treat you better." Below the quote, the author's name or social media handle, @NedraTawwab, is displayed in smaller text.

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Hey Journal Lovers! While working tirelessly, going back and forth with publishing, edits, alignments, etc. This baby right here has also been filling my cup at the same time. I am so friggin' grateful to announce MY 1ST JOURNAL HAS BEEN PUBLISHED AND IS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE RIGHT NOW! This was all able to come to fruition with the collaboration of lenses from leaders in Mental Health, Education, Cross-Cultural Impact, and much more - so it can relate to anyone! There are levels to the way we think, and our environment & moods are what sets that thinking up. I strongly encourage you to set yourself up for wellness and success by getting your copy of My Ways Days journal today! Purchase link, attached to my profile.

"Do I stay content with the one thing I have ever known or do I dare chase after something that will make me uncomfortable and hold me responsible? I was a leader, so I took the dare." My interview with Canvas Rebel on Resilience and Building a Legacy, was an incredible experience and I hope you all get as much inspiration from it as I did when I reflect. Thanks @canvas rebel for this amazing opportunity to share my story, my voice, and for officially marking this milestone for me. As Sarah Jake's Robert's said, when you're following God sometimes it feels like a game of truth or dare.... I would love it if you let me know how this article resonated with you! ?? https://lnkd.in/eQ7hWthX