Sometimes beign a woman means being one who faces a heartstopping series of attacks on a daily basis. From the direct threat of physical harm […]
On this night before Halloween, Let us remember!
On this night before Halloween, Let me take a moment to remember my Midwife Ancestors. The young maiden from Africa who was dragged from her […]
Virgin, means woman onto herself.
It’s truly sad that the matter of virginity is often presented to girls / women as described in the article below. I speak to young […]
Happy Birthday to my favorite Mouseketeer!
Annette would have been 73 yesterday, Rest In Peace to my favorite Mouseketeer!
Day 1
Day #1 36 years ago tonight , I was a 19-year-old girl who earlier that day gave birth to twin baby boys . They were […]
Happy Labor Day..
I dedicate this labor day to all the mommas who walk the path of childbirth. May courage, kindness, patience, and spirit walk with them. I […]
Morning prayer 8/28/15
My God, be close to my trembling heart. Lift my spirit to serve you . May I be a mirror, reflecting the precious peace of […]
Pick your battles
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 […]