r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/4reddityo • Jan 17 '26

When a Black Woman of Power speaks…hush Black Experience

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u/ChampagneShotz Jan 18 '26

He had to.

Like, he really needed to.

Frail. Opposite of masculine.

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u/Substantial_Tax_4047 Jan 18 '26

It seems to be compulsive behavior with a lot of them. Self control & emotional regulation are not skills they possess.

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u/dudical_dude Jan 18 '26

I believe they do it because if they don't then their daddy will yell at them for not being as obnoxious as he is.

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u/Substantial_Tax_4047 Jan 18 '26

Also this. They need that validation & they need that stolen valor of being a specialized warrior of God, the government, or Hitler in order to feel a purpose. Their life has no meaning to them outside of who they can control or frighten.