This episode is a follow up to episode 8 because I believe that it goes hand in hand. This episode talks about living in survival mode, the weight of always being "strong", rest as resistance, rest as healing, releasing the guilt of rest, and learning to breathe again.

I want you to take this with you:

You are not just here to survive—you are here to thrive.

You are not just strong—you are soft, you are human, you are deserving of rest.

And most importantly, you don’t have to wait for permission to breathe.

Take care of yourselves, family. Give yourself grace. And remember—rest is your birthright.

Until next time, peace, love, and melanin.