
1992. Mary J. Blige gave us “Real Love” — an anthem that felt like power but carried a quiet plea for peace.
In this episode, Antoinette Arrington reflects on the layers beneath the beat: the longing to be set free through love, and the realization that freedom is something only we can give ourselves.
This reflection explores moving from dependency to self-recognition, from hope to liberation, and the courage to finally stop settling.