I pray often! I always thank God that I don’t look anything like I’ve been through. That I was raised and surrounded by God fearing women. And that I was never taught that giving up was an option. AS A 40 PLUS YEAR OLD, BEAUTIFUL, ASSERTIVE, SINGLE, BLACK MOTHER I have always felt like I have to be ready for battle. Whether it’s an attack on my age, my complexion, my marital status, my worth, etc. Although it can be so painful! I Pray. I refuse to allow someone else’s words, lies, or opinions change who I am. The name is Blackess, I Don’t Bluff. You can add UNBREAKABLE to my list of creds as well. Sometimes I need to be reintroduced to myself as well. 🖤 #blackwomenrock #darkskinbeauty #darkskinwomen #40plusstyle #40pluswomen #blackmothers #cornrowstyles #protectivestylesfornaturalhair