As a white woman in America, I have struggled to understand prejudice from a black perspective. I did not understand white privilege growing up in a predominantly white area. I had no experience or understanding of what the phrase “driving while black”...
I’m not a mom. The Beauty of Mothering. Originally posted on The Bearing All Project. It was Sunday morning and we were packed into the pews like sardines. The pastor’s message was about hope, new beginnings, and the blessing and joy of mothering…that...
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Celebrate Diversity Month, two topics that weigh heavily on my heart. Read on to learn how anger and sports can be a positive, as well as what to be aware of for challenges. Bullying, Child Abuse, And Racism Result in a...
“What do you want for Christmas?” It’s a common question that is asked leading into the holiday season. Often the answer involves material things such as a bike, a game, or the last “cool” thing that was advertised on television or the internet. Sometimes, the answer...
Change is hard. Hard on us and hard on the people around us. One of the things that makes change so hard is that it is often unexpected. Unexpected Change In 2020, every day it seems we are faced with something new or unfamiliar. We’re in uncharted territory that no...
First off, I can’t start a post about freedom without thanking our service men and women, past, present, and future, who fight for freedom. They fight because they believe… not just in freedom for themselves, but freedom for their country. When you believe in...
