Standing in the forefront of this movement are the many possibilities that are afforded to women from all walks of life and all ages. For some of us what is needed is to physically improve our health, for others it may be to heal our souls, and in many cases it is a combination of things. The experience for us has been one of improving the overall health of our family spiritually, mentally and physically.
We have watched the women in our families give of themselves endlessly with giving very little attention to caring for themselves. How many of us have watched our mothers, grandmothers, and aunts in poor health, yet they continue to nurture and provide for everyone around them?
As young Black women, it is our responsibility to step up and say NO more to self-doubt, NO more to depression and anxiety, NO more to deteriorating health and YES to every aspect of our self-care and our worthiness.
Someday we will be the ancestors – guiding the steps of those who have come after us; letting them know about the power of walking for #BlackGirlHealing. Whether it be under 100-year-old oak trees or through city streets, Black mothers and daughters everywhere will be able to shine their light so bright that they are able to walk themselves to better health.
— Hailey Darby
The Darby women walk five times a week in Houston, Texas. GirlTrek’s 2017 walking season officially opens on April 1. Take a walk. Join a movement: girltrek.org.
BlackDoctor.org is excited for this content partnership with GirlTrek to feature #BlackGirlHealing, an initiative created to document the narratives, struggles and successes of Black women on the journey to living their healthiest, most fulfilled lives through the habit of daily walking. This initiative will further the mission of decreasing health disparities and stigma among women and girls, and further the conversation that self care is a revolutionary act of love. Join the movement at www.girltrek.org.
See #BlackGirlHealing in action!