But fr fr ... when was the last time you really felt joy? I mean full-body, deep-breathing, heart-wide-open, nothing-else-matters joy?

If you had to think about it… or if the answer is "Girl, I don’t even know", then you’re exactly who I wrote this for.

Why Joy Feels Like a Struggle for Us

Black women are out here holding so much stress in our bodies that joy feels like a luxury we can’t afford. And let’s be real—most of us don’t even feel safe in our own bodies because we’ve been running on survival mode for so long.

We have sensory processing issues we don’t have the language for. We move through life tightly managing what we can, sticking to the familiar, because the unknown feels like a risk we can’t take. And what happens?

🔄 We get stuck in cycles—whether they’re good or bad, at least we know them.
🔄 We’re called “controlling” when really? We’re just exhausted.
🔄 We don’t even recognize that what we really need is rest, education, and language to describe our experiences.

And let’s talk about joy. Not just the “having a good day” kind, but the kind that fills your whole body, down to your bones. Through my research, I’ve found that joy—much like an orgasm (the way God intended it)—is a full-body experience.

Here’s the thing…

🚨 Most Black women live from the neck up—constantly in their heads, disconnected from their bodies, overriding the original design of a holistic system where information flows seamlessly between the top and bottom. Our bodies are meant to function as a powerhouse of communication and processing, but when we cut off that connection,

🚨 That means we miss out on the full experience of life—joy, pleasure, intuition, and well-being.

🚨 And when we do? It’s rare and fleeting—not something we sustain.

S/N: Stop treating joy and orgasms like stress relief—they weren’t designed to be your escape plan from stress.

Think about it: Why settle for pocket change when you could be cashing in on everything that’s already yours?

This is why I create programs like The Black Girl Journey to Joy (BGJJ). Because if nobody else is gonna prioritize our joy, we have to. And yes.. I am shameless advertising this program because I am throwing everything at Black women so we can feel joy this year. 

Why BGJJ? Why Now?

(You can still join! Just click here and follow all the prompts in the emails that follow.)

This program is only being offered once this year because it aligns with Lent—a time of deep reflection and transformation.

📅 It all starts TOMORROW—Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 6 AM EST (virtually). But don’t stress—participants have until 11:59 PM EST to jump in and engage.

This is our chance to dig deep and uncover what’s really happening within us—in a way that’s both challenging and fun, yet surprisingly simple.

My Commitment to Black Women

I take pride in offering culturally rooted, research-backed, and accessible programs. And if you’ve ever been curious about my work but haven’t taken the leap, this is your moment.

💡 Don’t believe me? Request to participate for free—I will honor it. Why? Because I know Black women have so much integrity that we never take more than we give. And the truth? Most of us struggle to ask for help.

That’s why I don’t mind offering it. If I can do one simple thing to support Black women, I will.

Because we are an in-your-face yet invisible population, suffering in silence. And “I’m tired” ain’t just a complaint anymore—it’s become a personality trait because this world is insane.

So here’s my fr fr, final offer—because I know we be too busy saving the world to stop and receive what we actually need.

💛 If you’re interested in joining BGJJ, here’s what to do:

1️⃣ Click this link to express interest: [CLICK HERE]
2️⃣ Check your email for a follow-up application.
3️⃣ After that, you’ll get an email about financial arrangements, including the option to request a full scholarship.

This is for YOU. Will you receive it?

📩 Sign up now. Because your joy shouldn’t be an afterthought.

#CAPEOFFLIVEON

Sharell D. Cannady, CEO of Docked Ships

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