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   This week we read a great piece from Kiristen about Strong Black Woman Syndrome! Below I have attached some resources for individuals struggling with setting boundaries and mental illness. There are other blog posts, podcasts and more!  Therapy for Black Girls Dr. Joy Harden Bradford releases a podcast every week that is dedicated to "... encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls." This side will guide you on how to find a therapist that is best fit for you and your needs. Online MSW Programs "... providing effective services for people of color requires acknowledging and understanding their different lived realities." This website offers different resources to help people of color find therapists. There is also a section that talks about different podcasts around people of color who also struggle with a mental illness.  -Online MSW Programs  Black Girl Lost Keys "... but I can tell you with absolute certainty that you will come out on the oth...

  Hold your hand up and put a finger down if you’ve ever said these statements or had these experiences. “I’m okay because I have to be”. Never processing emotions because you have to keep it together for those around you. Never allowing yourself to break down because if you’re breaking down then who is being strong? Working through the pain because letting things affect you shows weakness. “If I don’t do it, it just won’t get done”. How many fingers do you still have up? Now take a second, how many fingers do you think the Black women in your life would have up? One of the first words that we as Black women tend to describe ourselves with is strong, when what we are really saying is that we are resilient and often making sacrifices for those around us. Fighting daily battles of systematic oppression and disadvantages all while trying to manage our personal lives. Our strength is often equated with our work ethic and ability to keep pushing, it’s pretty much the foundation for Bl...