Dear Shanita
Where courage meets vulnerability.
I write letters to myself about becoming, healing, and honoring the girl who waited so long to emerge victorious.
Remember When You Thought You Weren't Enough?
I started writing letters to myself years ago as a way to practice courage - to tell myself the truths I needed to hear. This morning, as I prepare to launch my first children's book, I needed this reminder: that I'm becoming the person I wished I was when I was 4.
What would you write in a letter to yourself today?
With love + courage,
Shanita
Dear Burned Out Brown Girl, You Are Not Alone
Did anyone ask how you were doing today?
And when asked, did you share how you were really feeling?
Because if you felt safe and comfortable enough to share how you were really feeling, then you would’ve told him/her/them the truth--you are burned out.
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Burned out from grinding out to prove your greatness.
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Burned out from getting degrees and designations to prove your value.
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Burned out from convincing them that you’ll be fine even though you’re not their dream [fill in the profession].
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Burned out from pursuing passions that don’t pay (and cringing any incoming “I told you so’s”).
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Burned out from dealing with judgment and jealousy that accompanies every move you make.
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Burned out from receiving gallons of guilt every time you attempt self care.
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Burned out from *ucking up and failing at self care.
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Burned out from distress and derailment every time you try again.
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Burned out from following other fun and fresh brown girls who seem to have it a...
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