Female Communities, Family Matriarchies, and the Women Who Hold Us

In this episode of Note 2 Self, Saskia reflects on the power of female communities after attending her cousin’s wedding in Miami. A weekend filled with family, celebration, and a reminder of the strong matriarchal lineage that shaped her life.What begins as a reflection on weddings and family traditions turns into a deeper exploration of the women who hold us together. From mothers, sisters, cousins, and grandmothers to the friendships we build throughout life, Saskia examines the role female communities have historically played in supporting, guiding, and sustaining one another.She explores why these spaces once existed so naturally, why they have become harder to maintain in modern life, and why friendships and family relationships between women are just as foundational as romantic partnerships.This episode is a reflection on how female communities evolve over time, the different roles women play in our lives, and why nurturing these relationships with intention matters more than ever. Because sometimes the greatest support system we will ever have is the women who walk beside us.