The Lie That Almost Broke Me
The lie: Being strong means not needing anyone.
The truth: I almost broke myself believing that.
I recorded something I really want you to see.
In it, you’ll see the faces of the people who showed up for me, carried me, and reminded me I was never meant to do this alone.
For a long time, I believed what many high-achieving women quietly carry: that strength meant needing less.
Less help.
Less support.
Less guidance.
So, I got very good at carrying things on my own.
But over the last few years, I’ve found myself surrounded by people who refused to let me carry everything by myself:
A friend insisting I step away from the hospital to see Janet Jackson and Beyoncé — bringing joy into my grief
A Sistah driving me to Facebook so I could stay centered before delivering a keynote
Another showing up during a solo retreat to help me reimagine my business
That is what this video holds.
Not just an idea about community.
Actual people.
Actual care.
Actual moments that helped carry me through.
If you’ve ever confused hyper-independence with strength…
I want you to watch this.
And after you do, I’m curious: