When someone is in the midst of being abusive is usually the least effective time to instruct them on this… Get yourself and your soul […]
Reggie’s Momma
Earlier I encountered an African American mother and her small son aged 4. The boy was chattering excitedly , talking a mile a minute and […]
The Onion Skin
Often trauma reveals itself in waves… deeper and deep into the onion skin you go. The trick is to be not more than 1 degree […]
Golden
I feel cracked and broken today. I am filling my broken spaces with gold ; my faith,thoughts of my children, my community’s love for me, […]
We Gotta Pray
(You know) We gotta pray We gotta pray We gotta pray, pray for the world tonight We gotta save, somebody save somebody tonight Fire in […]
ritual
Every morning she greeted her demons with a weary but determined gaze. “Hello folks, “She whispered. ” I see you, Don’t think I don’t, but […]
Shiney New Life
So grateful for the shiny new life my lovely grandchild walks in. She is worth all that we, her family has been wise enough to […]
Good Morning, I love you
It would be best to consider the impact of thefirst communication one has with others on any given day.. Weigh its potential impact and importance […]
No excuse
We all live in this toxic society. We all have different levels of PTSD as a result of our courageous attempt to survive it . […]
Bread and Circuses
from NBC News America Shrugs off NFL scandal Ah, the USA! The majority of American object to how the head of the NFL has handled […]