Strong Black Woman

The label of “Strong Black Woman” carries both power and burden. While it celebrates resilience, it also minimizes the pain and struggles of Black women. I created this digital portrait as a way of reclaiming that narrative. It is a reminder for myself and other Black women that our mental health matters. It is okay for us to admit when we are struggling because while we might be strong, we are human nonetheless.

 

Kids Help Phone (KHP) is honoured to share creative content submitted by youth from coast to coast to coast as they Feel Out Loud with us. We thank the Feel Out Loud Community Creator of this piece for their contribution to youth mental health and well-being in Canada. For more information on the Feel Out Loud Community Creator Space and / or how you can submit your own creative content for possible publication, you can visit the submission page.