What does real support in relationships for Black women even look like?

Because we know love without support is a thing—and it’s exhausting.

This episode is a deep dive into what happens when you start asking for more than love… when you start asking for love that actually holds you — love that actually supports you.

If you’ve ever found yourself feeling unseen or unsupported in a relationship, this episode is for you. Because support in relationships for Black women can’t be an afterthought.

I’m sharing a story that still sits heavy on my heart—a moment that showed me love isn’t always enough. That moment shaped how I see relationships, and more importantly, how I receive support.

You’ll also hear how knowing your Support Language™ can help you:

Recognize when someone simply can’t support you

Stop accepting the wrong kind of support

Ask for what you need with clarity and confidence

Because love is a feeling—but support is a practice.

And support in relationships for Black women has to be intentional.

After you listen, take a minute to reflect:When was the last time you felt fully supported in a relationship—like, truly held?

That’s what we’re naming, claiming, and working toward in this episode.

🎧 Tap in and listen now.

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Take the Support Language™ Quiz. and learn how you actually receive support best.

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Shirl is the creator of Support Languages™ and host of Shades of Strong® — a movement shifting the narrative from Strong Black Woman to Supported Black Woman™ through language, rest, and real support.