by Shirl Hubbard | May 18, 2026 | Blog, Support for Black Women
One of the quietest things survival mode does to Black women is disconnect us from ourselves so slowly we barely notice it happening. It usually does not happen all at once either. It happens gradually over time while we are busy handling responsibilities, helping...
by Shirl Hubbard | May 15, 2026 | Blog, Support for Black Women
When Success Starts Hiding the Struggle A lot of Black women have learned how to look okay while carrying unhealthy amounts of pressure. The deadlines still get met.The responsibilities still get handled.The meetings still happen.The goals still get accomplished. So...
by Shirl Hubbard | May 14, 2026 | Blog, Support for Black Women
There’s a certain kind of pressure that settles over a Black woman’s life when everybody starts seeing her as the one who can handle everything. The one people call first.The one who figures things out.The one who keeps showing up no matter how much is already on her...
by Shirl Hubbard | May 13, 2026 | Blog, Support for Black Women
I’m always reflecting on how many Black women have been taught to confuse endurance with strength. And because of that, a lot of us end up staying in things long after peace has already left. We stay in relationships, roles, and routines. We stay in environments that...
by Shirl Hubbard | May 12, 2026 | Blog, Support for Black Women
One of the stories that stayed with me from the 26 Black Women storytelling series came from a woman describing what it felt like to sit in a doctor’s office during cancer treatment and hear the word “delay” again. Another delay.Another complication.Another moment...
