Almost as much as cancer — As a child, I always remember hearing other kids say: “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” As I got older, I learned that was not entirely true. I discovered that words have power; they can help build us or tear us down. For…

When you’re struggling to move on. — Ever had different voices move through you, making you feel compelled to do certain things? You may have been preoccupied or were reminiscing, and the voices felt distant and dormant. Until you only hear the stream of water in the shower or gaze at a few bubbles in the bathtub…

Why women keep their guards up…A man’s perspective. — Ever found yourself in the middle of a situation, or observed it from a distance, and at the time it completely boggled your mind? You have no idea how or why things happened the way they did, but later you come to understand. Here’s the scoop: As I was getting out of my…

When My Half-Sisters Get All Of His Attention — Imagine being that young boy wanting his father’s attention, but never getting it. Meanwhile, your younger half-sisters get as much of your dad’s love as they want. Despite his absence, you’ve grown up to be a fine young man. On top of this, he decides that he can’t attend your…

When the have-nots get what they need. I was sitting in the living room of a friend’s house on a recently hot, sunny day. We were talking about the NBA playoffs and our plans for the summer. …