Its okay to rest.

…f the beliefs I have around how my identify is intertwined with work, production and exploitation — and how I very much feel as if rest was something I had to earn — not something I was entitled to. The Black woman body and identity is constantly in negotiation between rest and production. From a young age, we’re taught to be selfless — constantly renegotiating our priorities for others, …
Black women, and rest: Why it’s time for you to go on a women’s retreat?
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Dr. Ciera Graham
Lakitha Tolbert
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Sep 10, 2024
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Its okay to rest. Napping is a pretty good idea too. You don’t want overindulge but resting is a good thing. Listen to your body. It will tell you when its time to sit down and take a break.
https://medium.com/@lakithatolbert/words-of-advice-to-a-young-black-woman-e38fdb48ed08
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(She/Her) Busybody librarian from Ohio.
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