Truth #1: Wellness Spaces Often Miss Us—So We Create Our Own
We’ve all been in those spaces where we’re overlooked, like we don’t belong. It’s exhausting. But Black women? We’ve been carving our own paths forever. Wellness spaces that don’t see us aren’t the end. We create what’s missing. It’s what we do.
Healing Solution: Find or build the spaces that celebrate our softness, our strength, and our unique wellness journey. You deserve a seat at any table, and if it’s not there—build your own with Black-owned brands that center your needs.
Truth #2: Fighting for Your Health is Non-Negotiable
I’ve learned this the hard way: waiting for someone else to prioritize your health is a losing game. We’re seen last, heard last, and treated last in the healthcare system. So, you have to fight like hell for your health. We carry the weight of a history that tells us we’re “too strong” to need care, but we know better.
Resilient Solution: Speak up. Know your body. Push back when doctors don’t listen. Advocate like your life depends on it—because it does.
Truth #3: Self-Care is a Sacred Act
Self-care isn’t some pretty, Instagram-filtered moment. It’s raw, necessary, and sometimes messy. We’ve been told to be strong for everyone else, but who’s strong for us? The truth is, caring for yourself is an act of rebellion in a world that asks you to give until there’s nothing left.
Sacred Solution: Claim your space for self-care like it’s sacred. Whether it’s taking a break, setting a boundary, or finding joy in quiet moments, honor yourself. You are worthy of rest and softness.
Truth #4: Society Won’t Prioritize Us—So We Have To
The world isn’t going to suddenly start caring about our wellness, sis. We’ve seen it time and again. But we don’t have to wait for permission to care for ourselves. We have to put ourselves first, without apology or explanation. Society expects us to keep giving and giving, but I’m telling you—it’s okay to say no.
Empowered Solution: Set boundaries like your life depends on it. Protect your energy and your peace. Prioritize your mental, physical, and emotional wellness. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for putting yourself first.
Truth #5: Sisterhood is the Key to Thriving
If there’s one thing we’ve mastered, it’s lifting each other up. Sisterhood is where we find strength, and it’s the antidote to a world that often feels too heavy. When we come together, we’re unstoppable. We’re each other’s safe space, a reminder that we’re not alone in this.
Sisterhood Solution: Surround yourself with women who get you, who see your struggle and your strength. Build a tribe that pours into you, because we’re stronger together. Lean into the love, the laughter, and the healing power of sisterhood.
