There are no do-overs in this life. Either you get it right or you wish you had.
“American history is truly the greatest fable ever written.”
― All Boys Aren't Blue
― All Boys Aren't Blue
“People of color may also hold prejudices and discriminate against white people, but they lack the social and institutional power that transforms their prejudice and discrimination into racism; the impact of their prejudice on whites is temporary and contextual.”
― White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
― White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
“Some people are latecomers to themselves, but who we are will soon enough surround us.”
― The Residue Years
― The Residue Years
“Family is not solely by blood; it’s also The people who choose you The people you feel deeply connected to The people who lovingly hold you accountable The people who offer you a sense of safety The people who consistently show up for you The people who are willing to give you what you need The people who know you well and love you greatly”
― Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships
― Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships
“You need so much more than mental health or “well-being” in this era of discrimination, invisibility, and psychological warfare. You need an impermeable web of protection for your mind.”
― The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve
― The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve
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