Bounce Back Magic by Vick Breedy

Strong Black Womanitis Intersectionally paying the cost - Socioeconomically forced to be the boss I’m talking about Black Women - Your mamas, nanas, sisters, and aunts Enter their home and they always got something good cooking in their pot Mmmmmmm - They make anything taste better - Black Women equivalent to Go Getter Keeping the faith and secrets while they silently suffer in pain Feeling guilty saying no - Choked by the cross on their neck held by a rope chain Neglecting self-care and doing the most - Making a way out of no way - World’s Best Host A Mary J lyric at the tip of their tongue They’ve gone through some shit, but that melanin got them looking real young Truth is - They’re feeling older than they are Accomplishments stacking - steady raising the bar On auto pilot so it looks effortless - Listen when I tell you, Black women are stressed They tried to relax - they went as far as their hair Fibroids, Alopecia, Cancer causing agents - it’s not fair Doctors not believing that something’s wrong - Déjà-vu when we feel like we don’t belong Government regulating our bodies and births Health outcomes different for Black Women – statistically worse Redefining femininity or waiting for permission to drop our guards Other women have no idea, Being a Black Woman is HARD We want Sojourner Truth’s question answered Ain’t I a woman? Society expecting us to be super but not human Help me, Listen to me, See me, Love me, Protect me A few things on my list - Because Black women tend to suffer from Strong Black Womanitis -By Vick Breedy It is when we feel our weakest that we must be our strongest. Black women know this intimately. This is a story that centers around Black women who always have something going on, something to overcome, and something to get through. This is a story about family feuds, sisterhood, unlikely friendships, and love. Vick Breedy wrote this novel to highlight Black women’s remarkable ability to tap into their Bounce Back Magic when faced with adversity. This novel is meant to serve as an acknowledgement. The vulnerability expressed in this novel is the author’s way of saying, “I see you!” This three-way conversation between the author, character, and reader is a creative outlet that encourages Black women to prioritize self-care, to do what it takes to feel whole, to feel fulfilled, to find balance. It is overwhelming to be a Black woman in America. Bounce Back Magic signals women to take this life one day at a time. Don’t go at it alone. Accept help. Accept love. Expect love. And love back. Remember it’s not what happens to us that defines us. It’s how we respond to it that matters most. For more information about Vick Breedy and her brand, visit vickbreedy.com Published ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2024 Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 234 pages