I Need This Grief Event, And So Do You…

In April this year, I partnered up with family to open my dream business - a cafe. In May, my dearest grandmother transitioned. I put my best Black woman cape on and handled it all. But now, I’m exhausted, and there’s no running from it. This year has stretched me in ways I didn’t know were possible, and now I’m feeling emotionally sore. I need a moment. Although I’ve been intentional about practicing radical self-care (thanks to BWFS for holding me accountable), I still have some aspects of self-care to work on - and one of those aspects is understanding, recognizing, and coping with grief.

BWFS was started to encourage Black women to prioritize themselves. Our upcoming event is set for us to do just that. It’s our annual Navigating Holiday Grief Sister Circle, and I have a feeling we all need this event. Black women tend to hold our heavy emotions in our bodies, which can fester and eventually turn into dis-ease. So, before we get into a slump or possibly crash out on someone, let’s gather together before this year is out to regurgitate some of the heaviness we’ve been holding on to.

You never know what you’re carrying until you’re given the space to put some shit down….and this is just what this next event is for - putting some shit down.

Click here to join us in releasing. See you in the sister circle.

- Samjah Iman