Shades of Strong® | Strength Without Struggle for Black Women

When "Support" is Present But You Still Feel Alone


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So earlier this week I talked about what it feels like when you don’t have anybody to reach for. But what about when folks are around — and you still feel alone? That’s a whole different kind of grief.

This episode is about that space. The space where people love you, but they don’t really see you. Where the help is supposed to be there… but somehow, you’re still carrying it all.

If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “Why does no one notice how much I’m holding?” — this one’s for you.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • What Being Seen feels like when it’s missing
  • How to stop swallowing that quiet grief
  • Real talk about what support really requires
  • Resources to Support You:
    • Schedule a 1:1 Support Session
    • Get the Guide: “You Know Your Support Language™—Now What?”
    • Take the Support Language™ Quizand learn how you actually receive support best.
    • Get Support Right in Your Inbox: Gentle words, real-life reflection, and soft reminders every week
    • Let’s Stay Connected:

      • Subscribe to Shades of Strong on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform
      •  Share this episode with a sista who’s tired of being the strong one
      •  Leave a review if the episode spoke to your spirit — it helps more Black women find this space
      • Join Shades of Strong on Substack  for deeper convos that don’t always make it to the mic
      • Follow Shades of Strong on Instagram for daily reflections on what it means to be suppoted
      • Be a Guest on the Show
      • www.shadesofstrong.com
      • Related Episodes

        • When You’re All You’ve Got
        • Learning to Hold Yourself When No One Else Does
        • When Everything Feels Heavy
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