“Everything isn’t meant to be shared.” Indeed. And there is power in that.
But I am so happy that piano music met you and that Simone recorded her angst (god-that was powerful. I want every white person to witness it and understand this is what is happening on the inside because ya’ll black folks have been taught by the white supremacist society that emoting makes you a target…and for this, I am sorry.) because it is honest and raw and real and beautiful.
And you WILL be a black woman unburdened by stress and feeling levity and light. You WILL be.
" ...we've been taught that emoting makes us a target" is SO true. I can't begin to imagine the harm I've done to my emotional and physical health from all the times I've had to swallow my rage in order to keep myself safe. I'm claiming an unburdened stress free life as DONE - I'm ready. Thank you for holding the vision with me.
"Our words hold power." Indeed. YOUR words hold power. That's why I love your writing. It's all at once familiar and new. Envisioning Mexico for you, my friend. I see you there now. Living the life you've always deserved.
Denise, thank you! I receive that. It's always encouraging to hear that my content is appreciated. Grateful to you for holding the Vision. I picture myself writing these newsletters from a beach in Mexico, one day soon.
This comment means so much to me, thank you for sharing that. I'm always a supporter of us finding the places that feel like home wherever they may be.
“Everything isn’t meant to be shared.” Indeed. And there is power in that.
But I am so happy that piano music met you and that Simone recorded her angst (god-that was powerful. I want every white person to witness it and understand this is what is happening on the inside because ya’ll black folks have been taught by the white supremacist society that emoting makes you a target…and for this, I am sorry.) because it is honest and raw and real and beautiful.
And you WILL be a black woman unburdened by stress and feeling levity and light. You WILL be.
" ...we've been taught that emoting makes us a target" is SO true. I can't begin to imagine the harm I've done to my emotional and physical health from all the times I've had to swallow my rage in order to keep myself safe. I'm claiming an unburdened stress free life as DONE - I'm ready. Thank you for holding the vision with me.
"Our words hold power." Indeed. YOUR words hold power. That's why I love your writing. It's all at once familiar and new. Envisioning Mexico for you, my friend. I see you there now. Living the life you've always deserved.
Denise, thank you! I receive that. It's always encouraging to hear that my content is appreciated. Grateful to you for holding the Vision. I picture myself writing these newsletters from a beach in Mexico, one day soon.
I’ve never seen myself reflected back so fully in a piece. You got me ready to move to Mexico.
This comment means so much to me, thank you for sharing that. I'm always a supporter of us finding the places that feel like home wherever they may be.