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Sincerely, Brown Skin

Being a woman is no easy feat, but it's most certainly an embodiment of regality! Sincerely, Brown Skin is a podcast that aims to inspire and uplift women through thought-provoking conversations that take a deep dive into intimate areas of life such as personal growth, relationships and self-love. So take a quick break and grab a slice of goodness with your host, Quinn each Wednesday on conversations offering a little advice that is fervent and always sincere!

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The Realities of Strong Black Women

September 13, 2023 • Quinn • Episode 23

Strong Black Women" - a term often thrown around, yet misunderstood and misinterpreted. We're challenging this perception head-on in our latest episode of Sincerely, Brown Skin. Your host, Quinn, bravely deciphers the weighty expectations that are linked with this label, exposing the burdens it carries. She inspires listeners to embrace vulnerability, exercise their right to say no, and acknowledge their needs.

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Quinn: 0:02

Welcome to Sincerely Brown Skin, a podcast where I'm diving into the intimate areas of your life, on all things relationships, personal growth and self-love. I'm your host, Quinn, and my goal each week is to provide you with a little advice, a spoonful of encouragement and a sincere reminder that, honey, you are a wonder, you are magical, you are worthy and then some. Now let's get this quick slide of goodness. Hey you guys, and welcome back to another episode of Sincerely Brown Skin with Quinn.

Quinn: 0:37

Today I want to speak on the topic of strong black women. You know, when someone or something is labeled as strong, it undergoes this, umm, this distinct transformation and perception. There are greater demands and expectations that are placed upon it because it is presumed to possess this capacity to endure whatever comes its way. Allow me to make this more relatable for you. When a woman is cast as the strong friend within her circle or even her family, she may find herself rarely asked about her own well-being, something that may even be frequently overlooked, because the assumption is that she should embody strength, embody resilience and have the ability to bear substantial burdens, whether they are her own or someone else's, all while maintaining her own equilibrium, all while appearing unaffected. You know, we as black women. We are taught to be fighters and not take anything from anyone. We learn to be feisty, with quick tongues and a stern eye. We are women who make a way out of no way. We are the women who can calm our loved ones with just one word or with the sound of our voice. We carry the loads, we carry our families and, according to society, we are the women who dare not give into our vulnerability, even as we are breaking emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. Well, let me tell you this that portrayal is flawed. An unyielding black woman, impervious to emotion. An unyielding black woman who endures and silence, expected to champion every cause, yet remains vulnerable. An unyielding black woman perpetually tasked with shodering other's burdens, as if she always possesses boundless mental and emotional strength. All of this is far from reality. It's an unrealistic notion, and I'm not afraid to say that. Listen, it's high time society recognizes that we, as black women, are indeed strong and powerful beings touched by divinity, touched by God himself.

Quinn: 2:52

However, we too occasionally conceal our vulnerabilities behind smiles. We too can fracture under pressure and we too possess a tender and affectionate side. So it's necessary for those around us to try to be receptive to providing support Even we don't openly ask for it offering encouragement and, at times, just providing some respite. I tell you it is a beautiful thing to be nurtured sometimes, instead of constantly pouring out strength. We are not continuously strong. We have needs, we have desires, and we are not superhuman. We're simply human, perfectly imperfect people, and that is okay.

Quinn: 3:37

So I challenge you today Do not be afraid of showing your vulnerability, do not be afraid of saying no, I can't do it, or give me some time. Please do not be afraid to show every single part of you, in all of its complexes, because that is what makes us the divine, the impeccable women we were created to be. Will you accept that challenge? Sincerely, brown Skin. Thank you so much, felicity too. Sincerely, brown Skin, make sure you share with your friend girls and hit that subscribe button so that you don't miss any of the conversation. I would love to hear from you. So if you enjoyed the show, be sure to leave me a review. Thanks for stopping by and until next time, may everything that concerns you be covered in favor in your week ahead. Bye now.