BIPOC Women’s Mental Health and the Cost of Being ‘The Strong One’
For BIPOC women, the expectation to always be the “strong one” creates an invisible burden that deeply affects BIPOC women’s mental health.
Ashley Bethea March 19, 2026
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For BIPOC women, the expectation to always be the “strong one” creates an invisible burden that deeply affects BIPOC women’s mental health.
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