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i was told i was dying. but i had dreams to follow.

ever feared waking up one day and realizing life "just happened" to you? that you took the safe path instead of the one that felt right – the one that brought you most joy? If so, we've got a story for you. a few, actually. blooming in black shares stories of real black women unapologetically building lives they love. our goal is to show not just how she did it, but simply that she did, which means you can and you will too.