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Reclaiming My Time Was Never About Time : Why So Many Gen X Black Women Are Finally Choosing Peace

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In this deeply reflective episode of The Box & The Sky series, Keya McClain the Poet explores why so many Gen X Black women are saying they're "reclaiming their time"—and why it's about so much more than time.

For generations, many women were taught to be everything for everyone: dependable, resilient, selfless, and endlessly available. But what happens when strength becomes your identity and peace becomes an afterthought?

Through personal reflection and years of healing work, Keya discusses how choosing yourself isn't selfish—it's necessary. She shares how journaling…

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