In early January, I saw meme featuring this quote, “The circles of women around us weave invisible nets of love that carry us when we are weak and sing with us when we are strong”. This quote, attributed to SARK, an American author, speaks to the gift of friendship and sisterhood that exceeds the mundane […]
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This day focuses on raising public awareness of pregnancy loss and infant death, which includes miscarriage, stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or the death of a newborn. 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage and many […]
Does Almost Count?
Last week, I had the pleasure of being the special guest for a live discussion titled “Almost Doesn’t Count: Settling to be Married” the dialogue was rich and left me wanting more time to discuss and explore the topic from the vantage point of preparing oneself for healthy interactions/relationships that could lead to marriage. Talking […]
When the Helper Needs Help
Over the past 6 weeks, my personal life has experienced a series of major and minor changes and shifts. Some were anticipated while others felt like sucker-punches to the deepest part of me. With each passing week and new development, I wanted to be brave and to face the challenges with the grace and grit […]
Gift Yourself!
In the midst of the planning, preparation, celebration, and hustle and bustle of the holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year) season there are opportunities to assess and assert our overall sense of wellbeing. However, our own sense of worth and value can get sidelined as we prepare meals, host guests, and search for […]