Love & Release: The Cry Log
For some time, though, I resisted this truth about myself. I wanted to put distance between myself and stereotypes of women of color as being unable to handle their emotions. I thought that crying meant I was volatile and unstable. I considered bursting into tears to be a weakness, to be something embarrassing and unwanted. And people told me this, too, saying I needed to grow a thicker skin because I was “too sensitive” and thus “illogical.”
Work Strife to Soft Life: How Local Content Creator Marquise Richards Relearned the Meaning of Self Care
The phrase “soft life” is a current trend that refers to moving away from hustle culture and leaning into self-care. The term encourages those in the workforce to prioritize personal wellness and enjoyment over obstacles such as work-induced stress.
