“Help me.” From the outside, it looked like strength. Inside, it was survival. In this piece, I reflect on the hidden fatigue behind the Strong Black Woman label and what it means to stop performing resilience for the comfort of others. If you’ve ever been the one expected to hold everything together, this reflection is for you.
The Dignity of Bitterness.
When women speak honestly about disappointment, imbalance, and loss, they are often branded “bitter.” This essay reflects on how that word is used to silence women — especially those who dare to warn others from lived experience — and asks what we lose when we refuse to listen.
Koya Nkrumah 