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The most basic form of self-care I find myself indulging in is gratitude, and boy, have I been gorging myself on it lately. So far this year, the most significant reason to be grateful was reaching my 31st birthday. To be able to experience an additional year of life despite ongoing racial and gender injustice,… Continue reading A Self Care Series: Gratitude & My 31st Birthday
One of my girlfriends, Lynette K., sent this screen-grab to me a few days ago (below). After nodding in somber affirmation at its sentiment, I began reading the message that supplemented it. Now before I share the perspective-altering message she wrote me (that I just could not keep to myself), I think it’s only right… Continue reading A Girlfriend’s Love Letter
Dear White girl who commented on the “fact” that I have finally decided to “grow my hair out” since our time in high school. Let's take a step back, pause and consider some things... NUMBER 1... The girl you knew when we were kids didn’t “not have hair” because she didn’t want it; it wasn't… Continue reading Dear White Girl…
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