Tag Archives: judgment
over-explaining
Stop over-explaining as a survival strategy. The impulse to explain yourself repeatedly often stems from a desire to feel safe, to avoid judgment, abandonment, or misinterpretation. But over-explaining rarely gets you the clarity you desire. Instead, practice stating your truth … Continue reading
Acting Black
“I liked him until he started acting Black,” she said, talking about me. “Acting Black? He is Black,” said my friend. Days prior: I had joined my friend’s Thanksgiving. Her cousin and I instantly connected, having deep conversations about E.E. … Continue reading
It is Not Compassionate To Turn a Blind Eye
I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Drug use on Sound Transit … 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
W.A.I.T.
WATCH Take a moment to be present and observe what is happening right now. What do you see, smell, and hear? What is actually happening in the present moment? Imagine you are simply a camera, taking in everything in your … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 