Breaking the Superwoman Myth: Embracing Vulnerability in Black Motherhood

Superwoman Syndrome refers to the pressure to embody strength and resilience at all times, often without acknowledging the toll it takes on one’s mental and emotional health. For Black mothers, this syndrome is particularly pronounced due to cultural and societal expectations.

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Black women suffer disproportionately from 'superwoman schema' - ABC News (go.com)

 Superwoman Schema, Stigma, Spirituality, and Culturally Sensitive Providers: Factors Influencing African American Women’s Use of Mental Health Services - PMC (nih.gov)

Black women working to dismantle 'strong Black woman' trope, break stigma around mental health - Good Morning America