Rather than dealing with stress, trauma, depression and racism, Black women deserve a day-to-day life of ease, comfort, peace and rest.
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SZA is an advocate of soft life, through her music and on social media. She also embodies empowerment and strong friendships. Black women face health risks with discrimination from health professionals who don’t take concerns seriously or with urgency. They also receive it from chronic stress by just living, the wear and tear of everyday life. The burden of having to do it all and carry the added weight leads to health issues.
It’s easier said than done for a Black woman to just switch to a soft life. It’s a lot of things to unpack and resources such as therapy might not be accessible to everyone. said, “A one-size-fits-all approach to mental healthcare and wellness is ineffective because our experiences of stress and its triggers vary significantly based on our individual identities.”
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