A Mother's Day Reflection: When Love is There, But Support Isn't

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Shades of Strong® | From “Strong Black Woman” to Supported Black Woman

Shirl

232 episodes

3 days ago

The Shades of Strong® podcast is your weekly invitation to stop carrying it all alone.
Hosted by Shirl — the friend who sees through your “I’m fine” mask and gently says, “Let’s talk about it” — this space is for Black women ready to redefine what strength looks like and finally feel supported.
Through honest storytelling, soul-stirring conversations, and the Support Languages™ framework, we unpack what the “Strong Black Woman” trope has cost us, and explore what support can actually look like in real life.
If you’ve been doing the most, feeling unseen, and wondering when it’s your turn to exhale… you’re in the right place.
This is where every shade of strong is welcome — and every Black woman is seen, heard, and held.

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A Mother's Day Reflection: When Love is There, But Support Isn't

Shades of Strong® | From “Strong Black Woman” to Supported Black Woman

7 minutes 13 seconds

6 months ago

A Mother's Day Reflection: When Love is There, But Support Isn't

Inspired by the new Netflix series Forever, this Mother's Day episode is a soft but honest conversation about what happens when fear leads the way in parenting. When love is present, but support… isn’t.
This isn’t a recap.This is a reflection.
Because a lot of us were raised on protection that looked like pressure. On expectations that felt like love, but left little room to breathe. And now, many of us are trying to re-parent ourselves while still holding space for the mamas who did the best they could with what they had.
This episode isn’t about blame — it’s about truth.It’s about naming what was missing and choosing to offer ourselves something different.It’s about parenting — our children and our inner child — from trust instead of fear.
If today feels complicated, this one's for you.

Resources to Support You:

* Take the Support Language Quiz. and learn how you actually receive support best.
* Join Shades of Strong on Substack for deeper convos that don’t always make it to the mic
* Follow Shades of Strong on Instagram for daily inspiration.
* Be a Guest on the Show
* www.shadesofstrong.com