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In my 20s, I did everything I was “supposed” to do—built my career, took care of my family, checked all the boxes. On the outside, I looked successful. But inside, I felt like I was always running, never feeling like I had done enough. As a high-achieving Black woman, I had learned to push through exhaustion, to keep going no matter what. I didn’t realize that my anxiety and depression weren’t showing up in the ways I had been taught to recognize.

High-functioning anxiety and depression can look like staying busy to avoid emotions, overworking to prove your worth, or constantly worrying about others’ opinions. Many of us have been conditioned to believe that rest is a luxury, that asking for help is weakness, and that we must always be strong. But what happens when that strength becomes exhausting?

In this series, I’m unpacking the unique struggles that high-functioning Black women face in relationships, family life, careers, and friendships. It’s time to release the weight of perfection and embrace the reality that we deserve more than just survival—we deserve joy, rest, and healing.

Read the full blog and start your journey toward balance and peace. [New post every Wednesday at 10:00 AM CST.]