6 Loving Affirmations for Black Daughters

by Tracy Chiles McGhee Originally appeared in Word in Black From mundane moments to life’s greatest milestones, my affirmations for my daughter, Sasha, are an enduring prayer for her well-being. The thoughts and words are illuminated by our unbreakable bond of self-love, shared, and wellness.& For any Black woman who is a mother& or& daughter, I’m hoping you find resonance in my shared journey of unconditional love. Here’s a gift that will keep giving — my blueprint for navigating your life-long passages together.& 1.& Speaking of Love For as long as I can remember, I’ve made it a habit to tell Sasha that I love her in a sing-song chant, regardless of where we are or what we’re doing — “I love my Sasha…I love my Sasha.” Even when she’s not physically near, I find myself verbalizing this love song, hoping that wherever she may be, she feels the warmth of my unconditional affection in her spirit. Here I tap into the scientifically-verification that repetitive messages powerfully seep into our unconscious mind.Backing up words with action is essential. I vividly recall a moment from Sasha’s childhood when she handed me a list of her needs with remarkable clarity and respect....