Why “Keeping It in the Family” Is Hurting African Women

To the successful African woman who might have a story that no one knows.

The one sitting with a diagnosis she’s kept a secret.

The one worried about that child.

The next step makes you anxious.

You might even have questions that you are too afraid to ask out loud.

Because our African culture taught us to:

“Keep it in the family”

“Keep it a secret”

“What will your friends and or community say?”

Hear me out.

Staying hush about it doesn’t always mean you’re okay.

I am not asking you to share your story online.

You can start by making a phone call.

The call that can change everything.

A safe space with someone who gets it.

Share this with a mom in your corner.

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