Embracing the Soft Life: A Black History Month Tribute to Self-Care and Boundaries

In the tapestry of Black women's experiences, strength has been a constant thread—a celebrated but often burdensome expectation. Society has lauded our ability to endure, often overlooking the weight of being the unwavering pillar in every situation. It's time we acknowledge that our strength, while formidable, has been wielded as a double-edged sword.

Yet, there is power in vulnerability, in giving ourselves the grace to embrace softness amidst the storm. Let's recognize that our fortitude is not our only legacy; our self-care and inner peace are just as defining. It is essential, now more than ever, to carve out time for the soft life—moments of quiet indulgence, of doing less and being more.