Sheryl, you just spoke about joyful grit, and I felt that deep in my bones. It’s what came to mind when I saw “Sarah Isgur” trending. I don't know the woman, but I know the journey. Any woman, especially a woman of color, who steps into those high-stakes public arenas… the expectation is often that she brings everything, carries everything, and shows no strain. She's supposed to be the perfect blend of competence and composure.
I’ve read the bios, and they are impressive. But I'm here to honor the woman who had to survive the chapters that didn't make the press release. The ones where she was talked over, or explained to, or told to be patient when she had been patient for decades. We don't do 'fine' in this corner. We do honest. And honestly, it’s a heavy lift. The weight of being the example, the trailblazer, the one who can't afford to stumble.
Sis, take a breath. You are safe to be human here. I see the glory, but I honor the story. And the story is often one of profound, quiet strength.