Affirmations for Black Girls

In this episode, Tyra is reflecting on one of the most transformative chapters of her life: living alone.
After five years in her apartment, she reflects on how having a space that is completely her own has taught her more than just independence. It’s taught her what she likes, what she needs, what she won’t compromise on, and what she actually wants from a partner.
Because the goal of living alone isn’t to prove that you don’t need anybody. It’s to know that you can take care of yourself and still want somebody to do life with.
Tyra also talks about dating while living alone, the “single tax,” hyper-independence, and why knowing yourself before sharing your life with someone else can change everything.

This week’s Affirmation is: “I trust myself to build a life that feels good to me.”

3 Biggest Takeaways
Living alone teaches you who you are.
When you’re not constantly accommodating someone else, you get the space to discover your preferences, routines, boundaries, and what genuinely makes your life feel good.
Independence doesn’t mean you don’t want partnership.
You can know you’re fully capable of taking care of yourself and still want someone to share life with. The goal isn’t to need nobody—it’s to choose someone because they add to the life you’ve already built.
Partnership should require compromise, not self-abandonment.
Knowing yourself makes it easier to recognize what you’re willing to compromise on and what you’re not. You should be able to build a life with someone without losing the person you became on your own.

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Why Every Woman Should Live Alone At Least Once Before Tying the Knot - https://madamenoire.com/745757/live-alone-tying-knot/
My New Backsplash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi1X-Jvp8Cw
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In this week's episode, Tyra is recapping her weekend at Essence Festival and reflecting on why this event feels like so much more than a festival.
From being back home in Louisiana to finally meeting internet friends in real life, Essence Fest reminded her just how powerful, creative, and extraordinary Black women are. It's a conversation about community, identity, and the kind of spaces that make you feel seen.
This episode is a love letter to Black women—and a reminder to celebrate who you are.

This week’s Affirmation is: “I love the skin I'm in.”

Recommendation of the Day: Shark Chill Pill Fan

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50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4  

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Have you ever watched a movie and realized it wasn’t just entertaining you… it was reflecting parts of your own life back to you? In today’s episode, Tyra shares the love lessons she took away from You Me and Tuscany, from realizing that love should feel safe and peaceful, to understanding that the right love doesn’t require you to become someone else to receive it. This conversation is a reminder that love isn’t just about being chosen… it’s also about choosing what truly aligns with you.

This week’s Affirmation is: “I deserve a love that feels safe.”

3 Biggest Takeaways
Love that’s meant for you won’t constantly leave you confused or emotionally exhausted
The right love allows you to be fully yourself, not a performance version of who you think you need to be
Attraction alone isn’t enough. Discernment and alignment matter too

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50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4  

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TYRA MORRISON
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603

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In today's Rewind Episode, we revist when Tyra experienced a great loss, the matriarch of her family, Grandma Willie Mae. She talks about the powerful journey of navigating grief and embracing healing in this heartfelt episode.

This week’s affirmation is: “My Life is Beautiful and worth being lived to its fullness.”

Biggest Takeaways:
Honoring Life's Fullness: Tyra emphasizes that grief isn't solely tied to the loss of a loved one. It's a complex emotion that can arise from various life experiences, including the passing of cherished dreams and societal challenges. 
Affirmations as Tools of Resilience: In times of grief, Tyra introduces the affirmation "My Life is Beautiful and worth being lived to its fullness." She explores how affirmations act as tools for resilience, helping us reframe our perspectives and navigate the healing process. Through this lens, we can find beauty in the midst of pain, and by acknowledging the challenges, we pave the way for transformation.
Embracing the Journey of Healing: Tyra emphasizes that grief is both a challenging and beautiful journey. It's a process that requires time, self-compassion, and a willingness to lean into the emotions that come with loss. By understanding that healing is not linear and that "good grief" is possible, we can emerge from grief with a deeper sense of self and a renewed appreciation for life's most meaningful moments.

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Hibiscus Lychee Lemonade Recipe: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAWjl9tsGh7/

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Girl to girl… I hope the love you pray for finds you soon.
Not the surface-level kind. Not the kind that looks good but leaves you confused. I’m talking about the kind of love that lets you exhale. The kind that feels steady, safe, and certain. The kind that doesn’t make you question how you show up.
In this episode, Tyra is having a real, honest conversation about being in the in-between — that space where you’re no longer going back to what hurt you, but you haven’t yet stepped into the love you desire.

This week’s Affirmation is: “I will not sabatoge what I prayed for.”

Tyra opens up about:
Letting go of “almost” and “potential”
Why going backwards is not an option when God already pulled you out
The difference between love and emotional attachment
How inconsistency creates confusion (and why that’s not love)
Trusting that your heart isn’t “too much”—it’s intentional

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Defeating Doubt Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/defeating-doubt/pl.u-PDb408VtJyb1Po 
Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk 
Try the Calm App: https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre 
Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/ 
50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4  

Send an Email: affirmationsforblackgirls@gmail.com

Our P.O. Box:
TYRA MORRISON
P.O. BOX 674
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603

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