Hey Yall', Hey!

So… okay, straight off the bat in Part 1 (after I laid down ALL my disclaimers). I made it clear: No, sis, you are NOT crazy.

I made my case... and no, I didn’t throw in the therapy buzzwords. Why? Because I know I’m right. Just kidding... BUT NOT REALLY.

I’m standing on facts and putting together what all the research, case studies, and personal experience tells me. In other words, I know my stuff.

HERE ARE THE FACTS: Most Black women are already hypervigilant. We didn’t just wake up like this—it’s the result of intergenerational trauma, personal trauma, classism, sexism, and other systemic power structures. The stories, struggles, and survival tactics passed down through our families have trained us to be on guard (like soldiers), always bracing for the next hit. So naturally, we can identify anything "strange" happening around us.

So, Black women are NOT CRAZY for seeing things, hearing things, and feeling all the things.

The issue just comes in that we are incredibly sensitive to being in the "know," and...  that sensitivity often goes unvalidated by others.

When you don’t have someone to back up what you’re seeing or feeling, it begins to make you feel uncertain and question yourself. So, what happens next? You stop trusting yourself.

Now, I know what you’re thinking— HOW DO I START TRUSTING MYSELF? 

The answer might sound simple, but let me tell you—it’s a lot of work. And it's incredibly helpful to do that work alongside a trained wellness professional.

Why? Because they can help you identify the other things that might be making it harder for you to trust yourself. It’s not an exact formula—there may be some hidden variables or blockers to the process that aren't easily seen within direct line of sight. That’s where the guidance of a professional comes in handy.

THE ANSWER: BECOME A RESEARCHER OF YOURSELF TO START TO REBUILD TRUST. Make it a practice of being still with yourself. Start listening to and identifiying the themes of your IMMEDIATE thoughts and feelings. And be kind in how you engage with them (even the shameful ones). 

PLEASE. PLEASE. SHARE THIS WITH OTHER BLACK WOMEN. AND HAVE THEM SUBSCRIBE:  https://www.dockedships.com/stress-crisis-african-american-women-health

At Dock Ships, we see "a future where African American women achieve social health & enjoy maximum wellness. 

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Sharell D. Cannady, CEO of Docked Ships