The Quiet Rebellion of a Woman Who Walks Alone

Little Black Girls Deserve More Than Survival—And So Do You I remember when I was a little girl, my brother asked me, “How is it that you think the way you do?” That question has stayed with me—more now than it did back then. It’s one I’m still trying to answer. While it’s not 100% clear to me, the more I question things and refuse to take everything at face value, the more I realize my ancestors and spiritual guides offer me new perspectives. I am learning to embrace the perspectives that go beyond my own. I’m learning to take the driver’s seat with my emotions. Sometimes, I think that can be scary—not just for people who meet me, but for me too. Most people tend to be codependent, but I haven’t had that luxury in my life. Instead, I’ve cultivated emotional independence. No one else is responsible for my happiness—that’s something I must create for myself first. As I develop my own sense of self and awareness, I see just how high my standards are. I’m not a group-think type of ...