I am not strong: Stop telling black women that they are strong
3 min readOct 25, 2023
I attended my very first women’s circle this month. It was during the full moon eclipse and I showed up with my heart open, ready to receive. The four of us sat crossed legged around a flower cross, decorated with pink and purple flowers and candles. This setting alone offered a softness and femininity that I hadn’t experienced in a long time. My eyes closed with softness, my legs…