Category Archives: Reflections
Center of Trauma
Do you ever think there should be a point where black trauma is centered? No. We haven’t told all our story yet. You know, we have a rich heritage. So, the debate on whether or not we should continue to … Continue reading
Sibling Relationships
What do you wish I knew about you now? Intense yet frequently discussed, sibling relationships can be ignored for long stretches of time, but eventually we need to deal with each other again. Our impressions of one another can get … Continue reading
A Narrative
I’ve been shifting from a narrative that I was thought I was supposed to follow and move into a space that feels organically me. Highlighting my Black features is one way that I will continue celebrating beauty, for years to … Continue reading
The Process of Therapy
What [therapy] looks like. You laugh, you cry, you have a therapist come in to give you some tools and exercises to do. We talk about our resource guide, and we direct the audience to it if they’re suffering. This … Continue reading
Accountability
I’m big on accountability, because that’s what my student need. But I’ve got to be compassionate. If you’re not able to take certain classes because you’re kicked out all the time, you’re not just hurting on a daily basis – … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 