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Redefining “Strong Black Woman”
There have been moments when trying to live up to the notion of a “Strong Black Woman” have been so exhausting; a tired feeling felt deep down in my bones. The weight of trying to be strong left my back hunched and my shoulders rounded. I knew I had to release this notion; this push and pull of appearing strong when I showed up in the world and then having to convince myself – all the while, breaking down in silence. For many black women, we realize that deep down, we may not be as strong as the masks we wear. The words we speak, are often not the ones…
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New Year and Better Sleep with Bare©
As the world ready’s themselves for the new year, I sit to reflect on what impression it’s left with me. 2020 has been a year unlike any other. It’s forced us to look at what’s truly important and has taught us some real heavy life lessons. If this year has taught me anything, it is the importance of sleep. Yes – SLEEP! Now, I know what you’re thinking, “after the year we just had, this one walks away reflecting on sleep?!” That’s exactly what I’m reflecting on. If the year has taught us anything, it’s the importance of taking care of self, and for my overall health, my sanity, and…