MY Non-Black Privilege
I was born with un-white skin, a foreign name, one Middle Eastern Muslim parent, and one Agnostic Jewish parent. Later, bussed across town to the “black school” in the name…
Personal reflections on the painful experience of being divided from my children, and the complex family dynamics, grief, and confusion of ongoing loss.
When Family Betrayal Shadows Celebration
Things I struggle with—all special days. Mother’s Day reminded me of the last time I sat with my mother and sister. I have a framed picture from that dinner, which…
Becoming Whole After Decades of Dis-Integration
I am… According to MBTI, an ISFJ Enneagram: almost equally #8 and #4 (UPDATE: after taking the paid test at Ian Morgan Cron, I lean more toward #8) On the cusp…
happy mothers’ day
Is it unreasonable to wish for a mother who would not contribute to or support initiatives that are guaranteed to escalate tension between her grandsons' parents? IS IT? I knew…