Tag Archives: holidays
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: For Family Members
For Family Members: Questions to Ask (and Avoid) Some questions feel like love. Others feel like audits. Here’s the difference: Instead of asking: “So when are you going to settle down?” “Why are you still single?” “Don’t you want kids?” Try: “How … Continue reading
