Storytime: "Daisies and Lilies" — A raw, unfiltered reflection on what it really means to be called "strong," why resilience can feel like a cage, and the quiet power of choosing yourself. In this deeply personal episode, I explore the duality of the daisy (the one who bends) and the lily (the one who breaks), unpacking how Black women are often praised for surviving storms no one should have to weather alone. From dormancy and disappearance to radical self-love and rebuilding, this is not a story of triumph over tragedy — it's a story of becoming. If you've ever been told you're "built for" hardship, if you've ever gone underground to protect your peace, or if you're learning to bloom on your own terms — this one's for you. Grab tea, get comfortable, and let's talk about the flowers we were always meant to be.

🌼 What You'll Hear In This Episode:

→ The truth behind the "Strong Black Woman" narrative and why it hurts

→ Why I disappear when trust is broken (and why it's preservation, not coldness)

→ The difference between bending like a daisy and breaking like a lily

→ How dormancy became my superpower — and my reset button

→ Building a garden where softness is protected, not punished

→ Pivoting when life breaks the plan: "If X fails, else equals nothing"

→ Learning to bloom on your own terms this spring

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