Shades of Strong® | Strength Without Struggle for Black Women

Shades of Strong® | Strength Without Struggle for Black Women


The Conversation That Could Save You From Choosing the Wrong Partner

March 27, 2025

What does real support in relationships for Black women even look like?


Because we know love without support is a thing—and it’s exhausting.

This episode is a deep dive into what happens when you start asking for more than love… when you start asking for love that actually holds you — love that actually supports you.


If you’ve ever found yourself feeling unseen or unsupported in a relationship, this episode is for you. Because support in relationships for Black women can’t be an afterthought.


I’m sharing a story that still sits heavy on my heart—a moment that showed me love isn’t always enough. That moment shaped how I see relationships, and more importantly, how I receive support.


You’ll also hear how knowing your Support Language™ can help you:




  • Recognize when someone simply can’t support you




  • Stop accepting the wrong kind of support




  • Ask for what you need with clarity and confidence




Because love is a feeling—but support is a practice.

And support in relationships for Black women has to be intentional.


After you listen, take a minute to reflect:
When was the last time you felt fully supported in a relationship—like, truly held?


That’s what we’re naming, claiming, and working toward in this episode.