Tag Archives: emotions
BIG Emotions
A lot of times we swallow our anger and disappointment. Because we’ve been taught they’re “bad” emotions and aren’t socially acceptable. But the truth is, all emotions are valid and valuable. The trick isn’t in avoiding them but rather in … Continue reading
Reflections on Religion
“Every dictator uses religion as a prop to keep himself in power.” ―Benazir Bhutto People see God every day, they just don’t recognize him. ― Pearl Bailey Why do born-again people so often make you wish they’d never been born the first time?” ―Katharine Whitehorn “There … Continue reading
Hair Tales: Discrimination
I met with ____ on ____, and was elated to become a part of the ____ team. Ms. ____ shared with me, as you did in my initial interview, that ____ needs to strengthen its area of outreach. I appreciated … Continue reading
Remember the Skunk
Sometimes, when I hate my husband, I think about our place in Boston and the night a skunk fell into the basement window well outside of our bedroom. “That’s not a kitten,” John said when I woke him. He went … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 