At age 38, opera and gospel performer and teacher Audra Scott was diagnosis with HER2+, stage 2 breast cancer. Although the diagnosis was life-altering, Audra did not let her passion for music, teaching, and family...
Read MoreIn the previous post about toxic positivity, I identified what toxic optimism is, and how it is used as a way to avoid and suppress feelings and emotions. I wanted to stress that ignoring “negative”...
Read MoreHappy New Year! Many people approach the end of the year with a renewed purpose, attitude and hope; however, these past couple of years had me filled with so much dread and disappointment. I essentially...
Read MoreFor the life of me, I really do not understand the kerfuffle White people make sometimes. I have a coworker (yes he’s white) who is no longer supporting Nike because of Colin Kaepernick. But the...
Read MoreLife can and will sho nuff break you down. Disappointments, insecurities, demons, discrimination, finances, heartbreaks, failures, death, etc. It can all be too much to handle and overwhelming. No matter the age, race, or class,...
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