Even concrete cracks under enough pressure.
To the fast-paced professional world downtown, Maya is a rising star who always has it together. To her family in Toronto, she is the unbreakable pillar who solves every crisis. But behind her flawless smile and reliable nature, Maya is quietly suffocating. Conditioned since childhood to be the "Strong Black Woman," she has learned that asking for help is a weakness and showing struggle is not an option.
For Maya, perfection isn't a choice-it's armor.
But when the heavy weight of carrying everyone else's burdens pushes her to a dangerous breaking point, her defenses begin to shatter. To save herself, Maya must face a terrifying new challenge: learning to say no, letting the balls drop, and finding the vulnerability it takes to heal.
TRIGGERS: is a gripping, deeply relatable look at the hidden anxiety and overwhelming pressure crushing young, successful women today. It's a story about the bravery it takes to step off the pedestal and finally choose yourself.