I feel so tired and fed up with being "strong" both at work and at home. I feel like black girls never get a chance to actually rest or relax unless we make the time for ourselves, and I just have no extra time right now. Who do you go to when you need help or support, if your family doesn't live near you? What do you do to support yourself?

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I lean on God, and my church family. I don't have a close relationship with my siblings or my mother, so they're all I really have to lean on when things get rough. Even if you're not religious, it can feel good just to go to a service and share how you're feeling!

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I learned to say no to outside things and yes to me.

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Right, The power in saying no is powerful in itself

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This is for sure exhausting, and also leads to burn out and depression. Take some time off and put you first. Treat yourself, we only get one life and it’s not worth being stressed. Our time in earth is precious and an invaluable asset.

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OP I felt this in my soul. I am tired of having to be the strong one and have everyone else rely on me. Where do I turn when I need someoen to lean on? My family is not here and my husband is supportive but he can only do so much. Its been challenging to make friends in a new city as well.

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Agreed.

Sorry you're going through this. Close friends from college or extended family. I've made friends for seasons who we connected for particular things via bumble friendship page random, but it really helped, especially in new cities.

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