Tag Archives: Stereotypes

Dreams

Posted on May 27, 2023 by msw blog

The first decade of my life was dedicated to dreaming. i’m no longer shy, but I’m not sure I would dream as big as I dream today if it were not for those awkward years in my head. My teenage years … Continue reading →

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Identity

Posted on May 22, 2023 by msw blog

Writing an article about my autism changed my life. I embraced my identity and see it as an asset. I no longer needed to explain to myself. Maybe I didn’t get certain jobs or dates as a result of sharing … Continue reading →

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Accessible and Stigma Free

Posted on February 26, 2021 by msw blog

“ I shouldn’t need therapy. I could figure things out on my own. I didn’t want to ask for help and besides, I didn’t really need help. What I was going through wasn’t that bad compared to other people. We’d … Continue reading →

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Corporate America

Posted on October 12, 2020 by msw blog

“I have to catch my breath because when I started in my career, I spent so much time as the only Black woman. I would be the one who was leading the meeting or the presentation and then someone would … Continue reading →

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