Published in Elemental·Dec 3, 2020Member-onlyMy Therapist Says Being Too Sensitive Is a SuperpowerIn a time when we’re experiencing so much turmoil, divisiveness, and lack of empathy, sensitive people are necessary — I’ll never forget the moment my son received vaccinations as an infant. He held onto me and my eyes welled up with tears as my husband innocently chuckled as he watched my reaction. All I could see was the fear in my baby boy’s eyes as he braced himself for…My Therapist Says4 min readMy Therapist Says4 min read
Published in Elemental·Jun 29, 2020Member-onlyWhat Black People Need to Know About Vitamin D and Covid-19Black people are more likely to suffer from severe Covid-19 and commonly have lower levels of vitamin D. Is there a connection? — Writer and producer Tyler Perry is by no means a health expert. But when he posted a video on Instagram in April discussing Black people, their likelihood of having low vitamin D levels, and the possible connection to Covid-19, it caught my attention. In the video, he said, “a lot…Health6 min readHealth6 min read
Published in ZORA·Jun 17, 2019Member-onlyWhy Pole Dancing Is My Preferred Form of Self-ExpressionDon’t judge me — I’m a wife, mother of a two-year-old, pregnant with my second child, and I’m a pole dancer. I’ll never forget the first time I became intrigued by pole dancing. I was 15 years old, Usher’s biggest fan, and captivated by some of the dancers in his concert. While the world…Fitness4 min readFitness4 min read
