Every Black woman I’ve known has carried the weight of the world on her shoulders to create a better future for the next generation. We feel guilty for resting. We feel guilty for having weak moments. We feel guilty for wanting me time. We are overworked and underpaid. Constantly throwing on that superwoman cape to save the fucking world. We need to take a step back and hang up the cape to be able to be happy and healthy. But most of us have this nagging voice in the back of our head to do more to prove our worth. But we must remember that we have to prove that we are worthy of our own self-love, and take off the cape. I am worthy of taking a step back and sleeping and dreaming and being idle; I am worthy of the self-love that comes with taking off said cape and take the world off my shoulders for a bit. I do this to create a better future. I do this to help my sisters and my future children know that they are worthy and that they may rest as well. For all of our sakes, sis take off your cape. This weeks guest is Audrey McClendon. You can follow her via social media on Instagram @_audrey_elizabeth_ , follow Marie Anne on Instagram @timarienatirel and follow Dia on Instagram @illuminaughdee. If you aren't following the podcast via social media please make that happen now. @reclaimingmypowerpodcast on all platforms. Please comment, like and subscribe as well.