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Summer Davis's avatar

Self care is required . I learned this the hardway when I was sobbing in the spa after a massage for the first time in 2 years after my daughter. I cried because I didn't even realize how much I neglected me. My goal is 20 min meditation a day, 30-120 min workouts 3-4 week, walking an hour a day, massage once a month. Putting my feet up at the end of everyday . Daily skincare routine morning and night routine , gua sha for the full time whatever it is 🙌🏾. Me first , just like I pay me first :)

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Olivia's avatar

Sooo Important. Been thinking a lot about this myself as well. Nurturing myself consistently so I can nurture my loved ones the best and be nurtured back as well is mandatory ❤️

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Elevynevelyn's avatar

Amen. I am not a mother yet however I recognize wisdom here. Here's to rewriting the story, with grace intention and strength.

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Vanessa 💚's avatar

💫💙thankkk you !! We all in this together … I loveee this community you created thank you girrlll have a fabulous weekend 💙Vanessa

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Tierra's avatar

Needed this! thanks

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WiseOwl129's avatar

You can’t mother and martyr at the same time. 💎💎💎🤩🤩🤩🎤🎤🎤

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Veronica's avatar

Giving ourselves the grace to be.

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Dr.Nubia's avatar

Appreciate this reminder 🤍

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Ceji B's avatar

Aaaww, I love when you include Ocean in your business 😍😍 “out of the mouths of babes” is no joke when your mom is a prophetess and overall kids “be knowing” frfr but people sometimes fail to listen by discrediting them due to ageism. All in all, how you’re balancing it all and all that you share of you is immensely appreciated! Thank you!! 😊

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AstroAmber💋's avatar

This was such a great read and my favorite one this far. Thank you for the transparency. I found so many confirmations. It’s hard to still think about myself in the mix of motherhood. Self care definitely keep me going!! You got this sista girl!!! 🤞🏾 Thank you for this. ✨

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The Shift Within's avatar

Yesss all of this. Systems and Support is a must.

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Lailani Guzman's avatar

Learning this dance is real time. Thank you for your vulnerability. 🤍

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Damali Phillip's avatar

Soul importantl to hear these words reaffirmed along and throughout our respective journeys. ...so easy to slip back in to the mode of 'overarching' and undernourishing when we have the world on our shoulders and are stuck in toxic hyperindependence.

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Nasira's avatar

This was a beautiful piece Imani! As women we have to make sure we pour into ourselves and are poured into. We uplift and hold the family together by being our highest selves. I’m glad you are honoring the pivot and thank you for all that you have given to this community. A gem of a human 💐💐❤️🫶🏽😘.

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Kendra Rosie Yvonne's avatar

Thank you for writing. Thank you for your thoughts. Thank you for finding the words 💜

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Myra Barnes's avatar

Thank you so much for this!

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