Tonight the veil is thin – between the land of ancestors and the land of the living. Let us dance with our ancestors, then bid […]
an invitation
Parents, I invite you to celebrate the day your child first says clearly and emphatically NO to you! Celebrate and remember this is as you […]
Being an Ally, crimes, culture, discipline, facebook posts, healing, health, justice system, Peace, Politics, rape culture, relationships, Spanairds prisoner, trauma
Let justice be done…
I think that it’s important for those who have been victimized to speak out on what happened ! Not in some weak and angry effort […]
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 […]
childhood memories, crimes, culture, death, discipline, healing, Love, Parenting, religion, spirituality
Good Friday
In my child life, in my 7th year, on Holy Thursday evening, I was beaten by my father. Why? I don’t recall and this barely […]
Growing a conscience..
Supporting your children as they process through healthy shame, to correction, making amends , and behavior changes; and doing so with love of Self is […]
Some of us are very quick to judge – but very slow to offer aid… Very quick to stand by the sidelines, yet very slow […]
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Our Children. Slaves or free?
As parents we must always ask ourselves, what sort of being do we wish to see our children evolve into. Docile yes men or women? […]
Spare the rod? Spare me!
Spare the rod? Spare me! I belong to many groups on Facebook – and the hot topic on one of them today was spanking. Should […]