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The Confidant
251 posts
The Accountability That Comes With My White Skin
If trauma touches our ancestors and is never corrected, it can be birthed anew in us.
What Love Is Not
This is for the girl, boy, woman or man who was told what love was—and never what love is not.
What I’ve Learned About Love
I’ve learned that loving myself is just as important as loving my neighbor.
We Are Not Free Until We Are All Free
July 4th, Independence day, America’s great defeat over Britain. A celebratory day of Firework shows, Barbecues, Swimming and Red, white and blue. A historical celebration of freedom, Commemorating 1776, But…
To Be a Black Woman in 2020
Someone had to have heard your screams for help. Why isn’t anyone listening?
What to Do When People Project Their Stories Onto You
To master projection, reflect and tune into your inner voice before seeking out the wisdom of others.
An Open Letter to Black Boys and Girls
There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. You are perfect.
Hard Conversations at the Dinner Table
Lost Argument My parents are over for dinner, and I bring up immigration. A glass of wine and a year of therapy have made me bold enough to ask with…
We’ll Fight and Demand Reform Until We All Can Breathe
We will continue to fight and to demand reform until we can collectively exhale.
For The Lives Lost to COVID-19
I find comfort in knowing that they are all still here with me, helping to guide the way.
What My Husband Has Taught Me About Fatherhood
He is teaching me to expect so much more from dads because they are invaluable.
