Blogging for Womanhood

The world is adapting more to the concept of social distancing. Many people find themselves isolated from family, friends, and loved ones due to the new pandemic the coronavirus. More than ever, people are experiencing the need for comfort and understanding. While keeping our physical health at optimum levels is a top priority, so is our mental and emotional well-being. For many women, this is a time for reflection and transformation. A surge of new businesses and creative ventures may emerge from this time of self-isolation. One business that continues to grow is blogging. Blogging can be done from the comfort of your home which makes this a popular business. Some bloggers cater to a specific demographic, usually one that is inclusive and familiar. Women bloggers made up more than 50% of all bloggers in the United States in 2010. Women who blog about topics such as fashion and physical fitness can be found with just a few clicks in an internet search. While these topics are entertaining and important to women, other female bloggers strive to offer a more intimate site. A place where woman meet to talk about everyday life and the struggles they face as women. Karee Marie offers such a place on her website. She saw a lack of support online for women of color and wanted to create a space where women could be unapologetically themselves. Covering topics from mental health to self-love and motherhood, Karee shares her growth and introspection as a woman of color. “The overall theme of my blog site is one of transparency and womanhood through my personal experience”, Karee said. Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States. Blogging is a business that can attract a wide audience of women from around the world. “I created a space for women like me who can come and unapologetically be themselves. Having a community of women who are open to sharing the good, the bad, and the messy is important. It lets women know that they are not alone and we share many life experiences,” said Karee. When asked what she hoped the future of her blog will be, Karee replied, “My ultimate goal is on a personal level. I want to break the stigmas and taboos that African-American women don’t care about mental health or support each other.” Human Services Specialist, Sabrina Brown, believes that healthy social relationships are an important aspect of mental health. “Most women in the black community don’t seek help for their mental health because some of us do not have the resources or just don’t know where to seek the help,” Brown said. Earning her B.S. degree in Social Psychology in 2004, Ms. Brown has more than eleven years of experience as a behavioral health professional for Beaufort County, SC. She understands the importance of having a community support system and feels that bloggers can contribute to that need. “Blogs catering to African-American women that discuss topics such as mental health and social relationships can be a helpful tool. The blog may provide resources and networking opportunities for women to find help specific to their mental and emotional needs.” Blogging is sure to continue to grow in popularity amongst many demographics. In present day, there are new topics and issues affecting communities daily. Karee views these circumstances as an opportunity for self-education, “Society has taught us to not rely on ourselves. However, just knowing my history empowers me to make lemons out of lemonade.Historically, we have been innovative and enterprising women. It is liberating and awesome to see our continuous growth in blogging and other businesses.”