The Black Out crew is reclaiming our time (and our energy, effort, and focus)! Emotional labor is the draining practice of suppressing one's own feelings and exerting energy for the purpose of addressing other people's feelings, making other people comfortable, or living up to social expectations. That's gonna be a 'nah' for us. This week we're talking about ways to focus on our own emotional needs, set boundaries, and prioritize consent and reciprocity in our relationships and interactions. It all starts with self-love, self-worth, and acknowledging your own power.

https://everydayfeminism.com/2016/08/women-femmes-emotional-labor/

https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/eve7xk/nikki-giovanni-apollo-black-women-emotional-labor-trump