“Why They’re Really Mad: The Truth About Ciara, Russell Wilson, and Fragile Egos”

Now back to our regularly scheduled program since Sister Nadine didn’t show up for her impromptu wig appointment. This unexpected twist gave me time to reflect on something I’ve been observing for a while. Let’s talk about the real reason men seem to have a collective vendetta against Russell Wilson—and spoiler alert: it’s not about him at all. It’s about Ciara.

Let me explain. These men aren’t upset that Russell is a good man, a family-oriented guy, or even that he’s successful. No, the anger stems from something far deeper, something that pokes at their fragile egos and exposes the cracks in the toxic masculinity some of them cling to. What they really despise is the fact that a woman like Ciara—beautiful, talented, and resilient—found her way out of the proverbial desert 🌵.

You see, these men are mad at Ciara because she shattered the narrative they’ve been using to control women for years. They told their “baby mamas” and exes that no one would want them, especially if they had kids. They abandoned these women emotionally, financially, or both, and expected them to stay thirsty, broken, and believing the lie that they had no worth outside of the man who left them. But Ciara? Oh, she flipped the script.

Ciara didn’t just survive the desert; she thrived. She picked up the pieces of her life, prayed her way through, and found someone who cherished her for who she is. And here’s the kicker: Russell didn’t just accept Ciara; he embraced her child, too. That kind of love, grace, and commitment? It’s a dagger to the hearts of men who abandoned their responsibilities and now have to face the reality that they could have done better but chose not to.

Russell Wilson represents a standard they’re not ready—or willing—to meet. His love for Ciara and her son shows that being a stepfather or a supportive partner isn’t a burden; it’s an honor. And that’s hard for some men to swallow because it invalidates the excuses they’ve been hiding behind. They can no longer say, “No man would take on that responsibility,” because Russell proves otherwise.

And let’s not forget the power of prayer in this narrative. Ciara openly shared how she prayed for the kind of partner she wanted—a man who was kind, loving, and God-fearing. That’s a terrifying thought for some men because it implies accountability. It implies that women can demand more, hold out for better, and trust that the right person will show up when the time is right.

So, no, the backlash against Russell Wilson isn’t really about him. It’s about the insecurity and resentment some men feel when they see a woman refuse to settle for less. It’s about the fear of women realizing they are not bound by their past or the lies they’ve been told.

Ciara’s story is a reminder to women everywhere: you can leave the desert, you can pray for better, and you can find love that honors you. And if that makes some people uncomfortable, well, that’s their problem to deal with.