Shades of Strong® | Strength Without Struggle for Black Women

A Mother's Day Reflection: When Love is There, But Support Isn't


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Inspired by the new Netflix series Forever, this Mother’s Day episode is a soft but honest conversation about what happens when fear leads the way in parenting. When love is present, but support… isn’t.

This isn’t a recap.
This is a reflection.

Because a lot of us were raised on protection that looked like pressure. On expectations that felt like love, but left little room to breathe. And now, many of us are trying to re-parent ourselves while still holding space for the mamas who did the best they could with what they had.

This episode isn’t about blame — it’s about truth.
It’s about naming what was missing and choosing to offer ourselves something different.
It’s about parenting — our children and our inner child — from trust instead of fear.

If today feels complicated, this one’s for you.

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