by Erika T. Kendrick | Apr 29, 2026 | Black Therapist
The Hidden Burden Black women are often expected to heal everyone while receiving little care themselves. That expectation is so normalized that it can be mistaken for strength, but for many Black women, it is actually burnout in disguise. Black women are frequently...
by Erika T. Kendrick | Apr 21, 2026 | Black Therapist
The Hidden Cost of “Being Strong” Not all independence is empowerment. Sometimes, it’s self-protection. During Stress Awareness Month, it’s important to talk honestly about the hidden truths of stress and Black women that rarely get discussed publicly. One of...
by Erika T. Kendrick | Apr 13, 2026 | Black Therapist
The Praise That Hurts “You’re so strong.” Those words were supposed to be reassuring, maybe even empowering. But for many Black women, they sound more like expectation than encouragement. A Black therapist might tell you that society often celebrates endurance, not...
by Erika T. Kendrick | Apr 2, 2026 | Black Therapist
For many Black women, the image of the “Strong Black Woman” is not just a trope; it is a survival strategy. While the ability to remain resilient in the face of adversity is a source of pride, research in the Journal of Black Psychology suggests that this...
by Erika T. Kendrick | Feb 23, 2026 | Anxiety Therapy
Have you ever told yourself, “I’m just procrastinating,” when deep down it feels heavier than that? What many people label as laziness or avoidance can actually be functional freeze; a nervous system response where anxiety keeps you stuck between wanting to act and...
