Try Something New! I received my first cell phone when I was around 28. My supervisor dropped the box on my desk. I told her I didn’t know how to use one. She shrugged her shoulders and encouraged me to learn fast. That phone was one of those phones that you had to press several […]
Learning to Confront Part 2
Learning to Confront Part 2 When we decide to confront someone it’s important to remember that people carry unique perspectives that come from their history. We filter our interactions and experiences through what we’ve learned from others. For some, their lenses are formed through past trauma or negative experiences. This makes it hard for a […]
Important Announcement
Important Announcement You don’t need me to tell you that the last few years have brought a lot of turmoil into our world. I say this with the understanding that many people in different parts of the world live much harsher lives than some of us do in the western hemisphere. I also say this […]
Mixed Messages I’ve received as a Black Woman Part 3
This week I would like to tackle a few more mixed messages. Gold diggers and Independent women This first one applies to women in general not just black women. A woman might express her desire to be in a relationship with someone who is financially stable and potentially earns equal to or more money than […]
Coming of Age Part 2
There’s a lot that encompasses coming of age. Realistically it’s more like a process than a moment. How do the coming of age stories of young men differ? Do we have enough solid stories of young men learning and caring about themselves and others as they navigate through the world or is there only an […]
