Self-Worth? Not so sure that’s at the root of our hurt

Self-worth seems to be trending today. Everyone either has none, needs more, or is struggling to hold on to theirs in our troll-happy society. But #whatif self-worth is just hiding the heart of the issue? See, I’m going to take this back to the first person as an example. (You don’t have to read the… Continue reading Self-Worth? Not so sure that’s at the root of our hurt

Growing up with a secretly suicidal parent

Trigger warning: suicidal ideation, child abuse, fear. Here is a link to a "short" but triggering journal post I shared on "The Mighty" about how I felt, emotionally, the first time my mom told me she wanted to kill herself. Please let me know your thoughts. I welcome feedback. Thank you. https://themighty.com/content/5f21c51dd3676300df2f5d19/

I love you, so let me fix that for you.

I struggle with being "controlling." I call it "Love." I don't want anyone to hurt. Here, let me fix that FOR you. This has the unwanted side effect of removing their accountability to themselves, as well as the built-in opportunity to learn from their mistakes. And I did that with my "rescuing," my "love." But… Continue reading I love you, so let me fix that for you.

👨🏽‍🎓🧑🏾‍🎓LETTER TO THE GRADUATES OF 2020🧑🏽‍🎓👨🏾‍🎓

From your Mother to your Grandpa, not ONE of us has spent, our time along the sidelines, just hoping not to get Infected by a virus taking the whole world by storm. No, we've never had to miss out on the special times you've earned. Like prom, debates and championships. Big school trips, song, and… Continue reading 👨🏽‍🎓🧑🏾‍🎓LETTER TO THE GRADUATES OF 2020🧑🏽‍🎓👨🏾‍🎓