The Fine Line Between Being Independent and TOO Independent
An episode of the Shades of Strong® Podcast | From “Strong Black Woman” to Supported Black Woman podcast, hosted by Shirl | Shaddes of Strong, titled "The Fine Line Between Being Independent and TOO Independent" was published on February 3, 2021 and runs 19 minutes.
February 3, 2021 ·19m · Shades of Strong® Podcast | From “Strong Black Woman” to Supported Black Woman
Episode Description

There’s a difference between doing something because you have to or because you don’t have support and doing something because you don’t trust anyone else to do it, because you don’t want to relinquish control, or because you don’t want to owe anyone anything.
That’s the FINE line ladies. Often we allow our lived experiences to unconsciously push us to the that “Too independent space.
So, here’s the deal…
It’s okay to let him lead. It’s okay to give up some control.
You are beautiful, amazing, fantastic — a sun kissed Goddess intentionally molded by our Creator.
Letting him lead takes nothing away from that.
In fact, it adds to it. Choosing to be vulnerable enough, strong enough to let him to take you on a journey, is not only an indication that you trust him; it’s also an indication that you trust yourself and it makes him absolutely certain that you are the only woman for him and he’s the only man for you.
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