I Promised you when I started this website it wasn't going to be easy to read. It wasn't going to be comfortable to be a part of the world that I grew up in, but I did it, and now all I have left are the stories that remind me that I've had a truly … Continue reading Reverse Psychology Is a Bitch Ain’t It?
Exactly 9 Days to Survivor’s Connection
I am so excited. This year is a much bigger deal than last year, because The Surrey Women's Center will be involved, and I know the stories are going to be tough to hear and to share, but it's important to get them on the record, and "I" get to be a part of making … Continue reading Exactly 9 Days to Survivor’s Connection
You Asked For This…That’s Why You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qO_3HEyiYY&list=RDMM&start_radio=1&rv=e9ZTGltPHEY "Why Me?" This is how Ice Cube starts this song, and every time I hear that line, I laugh, because the first response that comes to my mind is "because you asked for this." When you work towards a goal, and then something bad happens, like a person getting murdered or dying, we often … Continue reading You Asked For This…That’s Why You
Mental Health: Let’s Talk About It
With Bell Let's Talk coming up in a couple of weeks, and Survivor's Connection coming up just after that, I thought now would be a good time to discuss how to discuss the fact that you or someone you love may have mental health issues. The first thing that is important to understand is that … Continue reading Mental Health: Let’s Talk About It
And The Day After Life Goes On – A Letter to #BlackMen Everywhere
We don't stop. We keep going, so we don't take a moment to let you breathe and for that I'm sorry. 400 years and life is still hard for Black Men, but what's worse is that today just like yester-century, we don't stop to ask if you're okay, so I'm asking, are you okay? It's … Continue reading And The Day After Life Goes On – A Letter to #BlackMen Everywhere