National Sister Day

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Today is also #NationalSisterDay. Thank you to my unbiological sister, Shani. She's the diamond to my sapphire. We have different parents only because no one would have been able to handle us growing up. Especially since we turned out to be awesome, loyal, bad ass chicks with the world's best sense of humor. I always … Continue reading National Sister Day

‘My Mom Is My Best Friend’

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http://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a45691/mom-best-friend/ Reading this, this morning made me feel as if someone from up above sent it to me. My mother was MY best friend until she passed away. I am certain people thought our closeness was odd at times, but I didn't care. Her co-workers were jealous of her because I was always there for … Continue reading ‘My Mom Is My Best Friend’

7 Signs You’ve Made A Friend For Life

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http://www.powerofpositivity.com/7-signs-youve-made-lifelong-friendship/ I have always had an immense connection with my friends, especially my best friends. We do outgrow friendships and relationships at times, but the very best friends grow with you. I am immensely blessed in this department. There is much to be said for being a loyal friend who will always have someone's back.

Mother & Daughter

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First friend; best friend. The reason I am who I am. The person who encouraged me never to follow, but always to lead. Guide-post. Lighthouse. Anchor. Part angel, part saint. The best listener. Could always see the best in me, even when I didn't believe there was any. Teacher of so much. Giver of books, … Continue reading Mother & Daughter

Coming Out Of The Ancestral “Closet”

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Coming Out of The Ancestral “Closet” I find it more than a little appalling that in 2014, I am still being asked “What are you?” Not “What religion are you?” or your average, inappropriate social questions, which, by my standards, are still rude. No, it’s always been “What ARE you?”, with such profound emphasis, as if … Continue reading Coming Out Of The Ancestral “Closet”