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serena williams Sometimes it’s “bad”. It doesn’t matter.
Serena is one of the most decorated tennis stars of all time. The Michigan native has won 39 Grand Slam titles: 23 singles titles, 14 women’s doubles titles and 2 mixed doubles titles.
After retiring, Serena brought her winning attitude off the court.
In 2022, she launched a venture capital firm (one of the few Black women to do so). She and her sister, Venus Williams, are minority shareholders in the company. miami dolphins and Already created this Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC).Furthermore, Serena has multiple brand partnerships as well as her own line of clothing and accessories, and was recently named CFDA Fashion Icon 2024.
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But nonetheless, she, like other black women, juggles competing priorities of self-care, work, family, children and responsibilities.
Serena Williams has tough days too.
On Nov. 28, the multi-hyphenate tweeted: “I’m not okay today. It’s okay not to be okay. No one has an easy day every day. If you’re not okay today, I’m with you. “There is always tomorrow😘Love you. “
Serena followed up the post with an adorable photo of a sweet moment between herself and newborn daughter Adira Rivers. Adira was wrapped in a plush polka dot blanket.
“This makes me so happy,” she wrote.
Serena Williams’ fans identified with her post, sharing love and support.
Serena’s vulnerable moment garnered millions of views and thousands of reactions.Each post has over 1 million views X/Twitter On average there are 1500 comments and 3000 shares.
“Thank you for being open about your feelings. Thank you for your honesty. Please remember to practice self-compassion and reach out to your loved ones when you need support. We can get through challenging times together. Sending you virtual hugs and encouragement . #you are not alone,” commented A fan.
“Millions of people want and need to hear this news. God bless you and your family,” another explain.
“The public forgets that celebrities are people too. You are entitled to good days and bad days too. “Have a nice day” wrote other.
Serena Williams’ tweet highlights common mental health issues during the holidays.
While Serena didn’t share the source (or reason) of her tweet, she didn’t have to. Her honesty is refreshing and consistent with the many times she has spoken out for her own health and the health of Black women around the world.
The truth is, many people in the Black community experience highs and lows during the holidays. The emotional burden of winter can be overwhelming at times.
although Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), something all Americans experience, and research suggests Black Americans may be more susceptible. Scientists believe this is because depression is prevalent in the black community and vitamin D deficiency is most common among black Americans. B Capital News.Additionally, blacks and Latinos are more likely than whites to suffer from depression, and Johns Hopkins Point out that women of color often try to cope with depression alone.
Beneath the glitz and glamor of the holidays—and the accolades from tennis champions, business tycoons, wives and mothers, and fashion icons—there can be feelings of self-doubt, uncertainty, and nausea.Therefore, we welcome every opportunity to talk about it on social media or otherwise and solve it And hold on to the things that make us happy.
Thank you, Serena!