When You're Tired of Being Strong and Have No Village

Have you ever looked around at the life you've built and thought, "I should be happy, but I'm exhausted?" This week's episode was inspired by a listener who asked a heartbreaking question: "How do I start finding compassion for myself? It was absent in my life and I have always been in survival mode." After spending 35 years taking care of everyone else, she finds herself emotionally drained, disconnected from herself, and feeling completely alone. In this episode, Jennifer explores why self-compassion feels so difficult for many Black women, how survival mode becomes our default setting, and why having a village starts with creating safety and compassion within yourself first. She also unpacks the connection between the Black Mother Wound, self-abandonment, white supremacy, and the generational conditioning that taught Black women to care for everyone except themselves.   💭 Reflection Questions Where am I withholding compassion from myself? What needs have I convinced myself are selfish? How do I talk to myself when I make mistakes? What would it look like to become a safe place for myself? If I had a village inside of me, what would it sound like?   Resources Mentioned Black Mother Wound Healing Guide RESOLVE Program Waitlist July 18 Live Healing Experience in Charlotte Instagram: @blackmotherwound If this episode resonated with you, share it with another Black woman who is tired of carrying everything alone. You deserve compassion, too.   Let’s keep in touch! Grab my free mini-course Work with me one-on-one Ask me anything about healing your mother wound and I’ll answer it on the podcast. Click here to ask.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.