The last 2 pieces I’ve written are very racially charged. At this time it’s the only way I know how to express what I’m feeling and experiencing. But I don’t want to turn off particular readers. I am a lover of humanity, and all humans regardless of race, class or creed. I don’t want anyone … More disclaimer
I wish it could be as simple as an argument between neighbours, but in becoming aware of my colour, and what that means for me in society, these types of encounters have political, racial and power dynamics that I just can’t ignore. In fact I have no other way to experience things because this is the world I live in. … More race relations 2
At what point is an apology necessary, versus it being demeaning, and something we do only because we have been conditioned by society to bow our heads, smile, push our manners and politeness forward. … More race relations
The house is a metaphor for your life, and what we always come back to is the basement, our childhood traumas, the role our parent’s played and what they modelled in terms of relationships, our early experiences, and the things we bury so deep we never give a second thought to. All of these things require us to go through the process of healing… … More The Past part 1- when you know you should write something, but all you do is binge watch HGTV…
Not long after, I emerged from the bedroom. Having finished my piece, I felt relieved, and calmed. As usual, the writing process put me in a completely different state. I’m still amazed by the conversations we can have together when a problem arises. … More simple support
Today was an emotionally draining day. It’s hard trying to get through the day with a knot in your throat, and a retail smile on your face. Tears surfacing, but never over flowing, all the while your mind is on this loop, of the things you need to process, the things you want to write … More emotional days
This afternoon, after grocery shopping, and folding laundry, I sat down with a book and the balcony door open to let the fresh air flow in. Now as afternoon fades to evening, and I’ve managed to write something, it’s time to start cooking…and maybe pour a glass of wine! … More afternoon’s off
I spent a few days being sick with a crazy fever. Thankfully it turned out to not be the flu. With the intense back pain, it could have been, but once the fever broke all I was left with was a killer headache for a day. It seems that I love my home so much … More late night notes
Today social media was entirely dominated by posts about international women’s day, so I thought I might as well contribute. All day, with every post I read, I was trying to think of how I would contribute to the conversation. I could reflect on my family, or the strength and courageousness of my mother, who … More reflections on international women’s day
A quick brainstorm on my career and the need to work on myself if I want to successfully pursue other options. … More ideas: on Career
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