Hair Acceptance

The other day Amara and I were watching The Little Mermaid series cause she loves Mermaids. I was intentional though and made sure we watched Season 2 Episode 6 because it has a mermaid of color, Gabriela. The premise of the episode is that both girls are hoping to have something about themselves changed by …

Motherhood right now…

I’ve been surrounded by strong black women all my life. I was raised by a strong black woman. At times I resented my mother for the moments she chose herself rather than choosing me or my brother. Through my childlike eyes, she was being selfish and not choosing the family. All of her decisions should …