In some spaces, strength is defined by how much we can carry in silence.

But for many Black women, that "strength" can feel like a heavy requirement with an unspoken pressure to just push through.

Thank you, Aliza Bracha, for sharing your powerful voice and story. This is part 2 of 2.

@alizabracha holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Oakland University and a master’s in social work from Wayne State University. She is also pursuing a second master’s degree in edu from @michiganstateu in P-12 schools and postsecondary leadership & special ed. She's held leadership roles in several metro Detroit Jewish orgs and is dedicated to supporting her community through both clinical work and advocacy. She lives in Oak Park, MI with her husband, Aryeh, and their twins, Meira Chana & Shlomo Aharon.

In some spaces, strength is defined by how much we can carry in silence.

But for many Black women, that "strength" can feel like a heavy requirement with an unspoken pressure to just push through.

Thank you, Aliza Bracha, for sharing your powerful voice and story. This is part 1 of 2.

@alizabracha holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Oakland University and a master’s in social work from Wayne State University. She is also pursuing a second master’s degree in edu from @michiganstateu in P-12 schools and postsecondary leadership & special ed. She's held leadership roles in several metro Detroit Jewish orgs and is dedicated to supporting her community through both clinical work and advocacy. She lives in Oak Park, MI with her husband, Aryeh, and their twins, Meira Chana & Shlomo Aharon.