Ok, so on the real… I desire sisterhood strongly. Haven’t had it in positive ways though. A lot of past sister hurt, even as an adult, that kind of threw me , surprised me .. and simply just messed me up! Yet I have survived. I figured I’d take on the challenge of being a healer, not a hurter . And when my attitude changed and I started taking more risks with friendships, that’s when the game changed. And I realize I could steady myself in healthy communities with women who love other women. There’s safety in these spaces. and if we cultivate them, with vulnerability, we thrive. And I’m grateful.
Above is a photo I took with my sister in 2005. I was the most vulnerable human being; and it was during one of the hardest years of my life, for several reasons. One of the women I chose to honor on this venue, I didn’t even like very much – but for the life of me -(could not understand why!) So I chose to honor her and her story and give her a platform to speak. I still looked up her, and this was the best way for me to let her know. I chose a group of women I admired took photos of them and gave them a platform to speak about their successes. Some were business women, mothers, community leaders, friends. my sister, women of other faiths and some I had heard were doing awesome things in the community and I didn’t even know them . It was my first community conference , in Syracuse NY. We all had one thing in common: Success. On the table in this photo , are their photos- and highlighting their lives in this way and their friendships, their faith and courage helped them to view themselves differently, as well. It is human , to AFFIRM. It is also human to be Grateful. If you are not affirming someone in your life, ask yourself why – then ask God, the Universe, or whomever you believe brings things opportunities to rise, to give you the opportunity to share. Then watch what happens.❤️ Peace.✌🏾
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