I grew up the only person of color in an all-white family, in an all-white town, in a very white part of the country, upstate NY. I recognized very early on that I was “different” and not like everyone else. Being the only person of color in this environment was not easy, especially as a young impressionable child. Being the “only” of anything (only woman, only person of … [Read more...]
Why You Need Urban Intellectuals’ Black History Flashcards In Your Educational At-Home Toolkit
Source: Urban Intellectuals / Urban Intellectuals I have to say upfront that I’m biased when it comes to this product because I now work for Urban Intellectuals as their content manager. However, it was the flash cards that lead me to reach out to the company about employment. Here’s the backstory: I’ve spent most of my adult life living and working overseas. Now … [Read more...]
From One Mom To Another: Coming Out To Your Children Later In Life
Source: Marilyn Nieves / Getty Usually the question arises of how to handle your children coming out to you, but what do you do as a parent when you realize later in life that you have same-sex sexual preferences and are ready to come out to your children? The first thing you should know is there is no right or wrong way to come out to your kids. I've had a few … [Read more...]
From One Mom To Another: How and When To Tell Your Child They Are Adopted
Source: MStudioImages / Getty As a child who was adopted by one parent who was married to my other biological parent, I personally believe the sooner you confront the topic of adoption with your child the better. While this can be a sensitive subject that requires delicate handling, there is no need to hide this reality from your child and the knowledge of being adopted … [Read more...]
From One Mom To Another: How To Move The Family Forward After Infidelity
Source: skynesher / Getty Moving on from infidelity is hard in the best of scenarios and is even more difficult when there are children involved. You may find yourself being suspicious of your husband hiding his phone, or perhaps your wife wearing a new perfume and that may trigger that feeling of betrayal. How do you come back from a situation where trust no longer … [Read more...]
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