I think it's a vestige from a time when we *had* to wear an emotional mask in order to survive. White supremacy loves a good blackface, even (especially?) when it's performed by Black people.
Too heavy a yoke indeed. This was her being fully congruent, inside and out. So often, we're having to express emotions that go against what our bodies are feeling. I applaud her and I'm taking her actions as an example for me, I can express what my body is feeling and be congruent. That's a part of our healing.
Yes. Congruence is a great way to describe this. We are socialized to survive by ignoring our bodies' responses. It is unfair, unnatural, and it makes us sick. I am glad that Ms. Bassett was congruent last night.
seriously, why can’t we just be? why do we always need to act and react in ways that make others feel comfortable?
I think it's a vestige from a time when we *had* to wear an emotional mask in order to survive. White supremacy loves a good blackface, even (especially?) when it's performed by Black people.
Thank you for being honest and true, Sharifa. I learn a lot from what you share.
That means a lot coming from you, Tasha. Thank you.
Thank you! I'm like she is real and it hurts. She doesn't have to fake smile and keke if she doesn't want too. The pain is real
YES. The fact that this nomination was for playing a strong woman who also felt profound grief and anger after she gave everything???? It's...ironic.
Too heavy a yoke indeed. This was her being fully congruent, inside and out. So often, we're having to express emotions that go against what our bodies are feeling. I applaud her and I'm taking her actions as an example for me, I can express what my body is feeling and be congruent. That's a part of our healing.
Yes. Congruence is a great way to describe this. We are socialized to survive by ignoring our bodies' responses. It is unfair, unnatural, and it makes us sick. I am glad that Ms. Bassett was congruent last night.
Sharifa. I hear you friend. Yes
It's too heavy!
It truly is, I am praying for her today