We are going through an extremely difficult time. Between two wars, political disagreements, financial problems, and the daily struggles faced as a black man in America, the stress can be overwhelming. In times like these, these black women often feel like we have to put on a brave face, straighten our shoulders, and take care of everyone else. However, one of the most powerful black women in the world is letting us know that we don’t have to carry the entire burden all the time.
Tuesday, tennis is great serena williams take to X fka twitter Let the world know that it’s okay not to be 100 percent all the time.
“I’m not okay today. It’s okay not to be okay,” she wrote. “No one has a good day every day. If you’re not feeling well today, I’m with you. There’s always tomorrow. “Love you. “
For someone like the 23-time Grand Slam champion, sending such a message makes perfect sense. Serena has always been known for her strength and power on and off the court. When she says, “It’s okay not to be okay,” it carries extra weight. It allows us to say “If Serena can admit she’s not OK, so can I.”
After expressing his feelings, the four-time Olympic gold medalist also posted a photo of himself and her baby daughter Adiratitled “This makes me happy.”
Her second post reminds us that it’s the little things that get us through these tough times. Whether it’s cuddling your baby, playing games with your family, watching your favorite movie, or soaking in the finale of a reality show, take the time to enjoy the little things.
These small comforts keep us grounded and keep life from being just a grind of endless work and responsibilities. As Serena said, sometimes you have to allow yourself to have bad days. When you acknowledge that you’re struggling, you’ll have the space to work through the issues and find a path back to more emotional balance.