Shades of Strong ® | Redefining Strength, Rewriting Narratives, and Celebrating Authenticity

Shades of Strong ® |  Redefining Strength, Rewriting Narratives, and Celebrating Authenticity


DAY 26 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | Perfectionism - Mary Jane's Response to Unresolved Trauma

October 30, 2021

In today's episode of Uncaping, Unmasking, and Unhiding. Shirl and Natty take a look at some Mary Jane Paul's unhealed trauma and how it contributes to the way she does life.  Mary Jane didn't come out of the womb wanting to every area of  her life to be perfect -- she didn't come out of the womb want to save all the people.

Perfectionism is actually rooted in emotional neglect that usually starts in childhood and follows you into adulthood.

Tap in to this episode to hear what they have to say about  Mary Jane Paul's unresolved trauma, her relationship with her mom and how all of that make Mary Jane Paul who she is. 

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If you find yourself in this or previous episodes, and are ready to start your journey to healing,  please consider joining us in the Sista Circle of Healing.  The next cohort starts November 9th. 

Other Episodes in This 30 - Day Series

Day 10 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhidng |The Fight Trauma Response & Cookie Lyon
Day  9 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding |The Ride or Die That is Cookie Lyon
Day 8 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding, |Is Cookie Lyon an Angry Black Woman
Day 7 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding, |Kick People Pleasing to the Curb
Day 6 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | Ten Whole Years of People Pleasing
DAY 5 People Pleasing A Harmless Act of Love or a Mental Health Risk?
Day 4 Uncaping Unmasking Unhiding | Why We Become People Pleasers
Day 3 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding |The Side Effects of the Black Superwoman Syndrome
Day 2 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | When Love Becomes Kryptonite
Day 1 -- Uncaping, Unmasking, and Unhiding the Strong Black Superwoman
Superwoman Must Die | Slaying the Strong Black Woman Syndrome

Superwoman Quiz

Are you a perfectionist, master performer, people pleaser, or people prover?

Take this 4 minute quiz & get a breakdown of your superwoman archetype & how you can use this knowledge to start healing from the Strong Black Superwoman Syndrome.