Tag Archives: dinner conversation
Holiday Boundaries
What boundaries are you setting this holiday season? What conversations are you ready to have differently? Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on … Continue reading
Dinner Conversation: Boundaries
Even with the best intentions, someone might push. They might ask the question you said you wouldn’t answer. They might make the comment that crosses the line. Here are some responses that hold your boundary without burning the house down: … Continue reading
Dinner Conversation: Health Conversations
The holidays can actually be a beautiful time to start conversations about wellness, but only if we do it with care. Black women carry so much. We’re managing chronic conditions, navigating healthcare systems that don’t always see us, trying to … Continue reading
Dinner Conversation:Recently Single
Being newly single during the holidays can feel like walking into a room where everyone’s watching. Don’t treat someone like they’re broken. Don’t try to set them up with your coworker’s cousin. Skip: “Everything happens for a reason” or “You’re better … Continue reading
Dinner Conversation: Honoring LGBTQ+
If someone in your family is queer or trans, the holidays might already feel heavy for them. Here’s how to make sure they know they’re welcome: Use the right names and pronouns. If you mess up, correct yourself quickly and move … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 