Hyper-Independence | EP4

"I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T... Do you know what that means?" All jokes aside, I took that song too literally at my YOUNG (10 y/o) age. As an adult now, I think that being independent is a sign of strength and of power. However, true strength lies in knowing when to express how to express your weakness and being able to share your burdens with others. Growing up in environments where the people closest to you let you down or disappointed you, it reinforces the narrative that when you need people the most they won't show up for you. What do you do when people are trying to support you, but they don't know how because you won't allow them? That's what today's Lionhearted Conversation is all about. How being hyper-independent is a trauma response that we unknowingly glorify, especially as black women. It's time for us to drop that need to be strong and to carry our own weight and those of others on our backs and let go of our baggage and allow someone to carry it for us. Be sure to subscribe to The Lionhearted Conversations Podcast so that you don't miss any future episodes and share with your fellow Lions so that can take part in these discussions. Be Easy! Let's Grow Together... Connect with Me! TikTok: @thelionspride_8 Instagram: @thelionspride_8 Email: [email protected]