(Filed under: Black Girlhood. Medical Neglect. NICU Promises. Survival.)
That’s such a deep and moving piece. Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much for reading and sitting with this piece, Nita. 🙏🏾
I’m learning to speak these memories out loud—not just for me, but for the women who’ve been through similar experiences.
The ones who’ve been mishandled by the medical system.
The ones who were shamed instead of supported.
The ones who were blamed for things far outside their control.
We were placed in systems never built to care for us—systems that made us feel small, invisible, unworthy.
But we were always worthy.
If this story helps even one person feel seen, less alone, or more powerful in their truth—then the work is worth it.
🖤 You’re not alone. None of us are.
That’s such a deep and moving piece. Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much for reading and sitting with this piece, Nita. 🙏🏾
I’m learning to speak these memories out loud—not just for me, but for the women who’ve been through similar experiences.
The ones who’ve been mishandled by the medical system.
The ones who were shamed instead of supported.
The ones who were blamed for things far outside their control.
We were placed in systems never built to care for us—systems that made us feel small, invisible, unworthy.
But we were always worthy.
If this story helps even one person feel seen, less alone, or more powerful in their truth—then the work is worth it.
🖤 You’re not alone. None of us are.