Tag Archives: realationships
Together Nonetheless
Plenty of parents don’t like their children. It’s less often discussed than children not liking their parents. But I know, firsthand, how it feels not to be liked by a parent. My mother made it clear. In her eyes, I … Continue reading
Married in Spirit
I met him in Queens outside a bodega. I had a plane to catch and was looking for someone to bless with my subway pass. Chris thanked me with a 99-cent bottle of vodka. Recently 50, I felt like a … Continue reading
Every Accomplishment
Celebrate Every Accomplishment “At my fittest, I feel unstoppable. You think, ‘There’s no way I can get through 30 reps.’ But then you do, and you remind yourself that you can do anything you set your mind to. Those little … 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
Black Women Mental Health
Black women also face specific obstacles when it comes to mental health and overall wellness. What have you learned from your therapy journey and the foundation’s work? The more research I did—and [looking at] my own sessions—I started thinking about … Continue reading
