Series Introduction: Threads We Carry - Tradition, the Self, and Holding Space.

This three-part series, Threads We Carry: Tradition, the Self, and Holding Space, is a reflection on the ways identity is shaped by culture, the inner struggles of carrying that weight, and the healing that becomes possible when we redefine how we hold space for ourselves and others.

Each post is a strand:

Tradition and Duty - the roles we inherit.

The Heart’s Burden - the quiet cost of carrying.

Holding Differently - the work of reconciliation and healing.

Together, they form a complexity and interwovenness - imperfect, but honest, and always open to reweaving.

The Weight of Tradition: Being the Eldest Daughter in African Families

Even Brave Hearts Need Help: Why Mental Health Matters

Burying the Hatchet: Redefining Hold in Holding Space