Brown Girl Self-Care

Black Women Are Not Stepping Off The Sidewalk Anymore


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In this episode, I share a moment that caught even me by surprise — when I was out walking and found myself shoulder-checking someone who didn’t make space for me on the sidewalk. It wasn’t aggressive. It wasn’t loud. But it was intentional.

And I didn’t apologize.

This story became a reflection on the ways Black women are taught to shrink, to step aside, to stay small — and what it means to finally stop doing that.

I talk about:

  • What really happened that day on the sidewalk
  • How that moment helped me see how much I’ve yielded in the past
  • The truth I didn’t want to admit: it was intentional — and I’m not sorry
  • The quiet power in holding your ground when you’ve been trained not to
  • Why taking up space isn’t arrogance — it’s ancestral

This episode is for the Black woman who’s tired of stepping aside — physically, emotionally, or spiritually — just to keep the peace. If you’ve been shrinking and you’re ready to return to yourself, this one is for you.



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